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Billy Boston to become first ever rugby league knight

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Billy Boston to become rugby league's first ever knight at Buckingham Palace .

The 90-year-old was one of the greatest stars of rugby league and a trailblazer for black sports stars.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy : "This is the moment we right a historic wrong" Boston 's knighthood is being awarded before the King's birthday honours are officially announced.

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90

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92

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50

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formal

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English

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46

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short-lived

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