The rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston died on Tuesday. He was 92 years old. He was a very famous player. Many people remember him as one of the greatest players in history. He played for the Wigan Warriors and the Great Britain national team. He scored almost 500 tries during his career. This is a very large number of tries.
Sir Billy Boston was also a pioneer. He was the first non-white player to play for Great Britain. This was a very important moment for sports. He helped many other athletes in the future. He was also the first rugby league player to become a knight. This is why people call him "Sir."
In 1960, he won the World Cup with the Lions. This was a very big success for him. Now, many people are sad about his death. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was a "giant of a man in every way." The Wigan Warriors will honor him on Thursday evening. They will have a special tribute during their match against Hull KR. Fans will go to the game to remember him.
His death is very sad for his family. He passed away only four days after the funeral of his wife, Lady Joan Boston. They were married for over 70 years. Many people feel a great loss because he was such an important person. He changed the sport of rugby league forever. His name will always be famous in the history of the game.