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00:18 In London outside Wembley there's a statue
00:22 Five kings of rugby league immortalised
00:28 One born in Tiger Bay who went up north to play
00:35 And soon became renowned by the light
00:41 Many times he played for Wigan and Great Britain
00:46 In the Challenge Cup and Test matches and all
00:52 He played ferociously but was always known to be
00:58 Humble and approachable to all
01:04 The beat of a ballet dancer
01:10 The power and speed of a cannonball
01:15 A strong wild heart and an old soul
01:22 Billy Boston had it all
01:28 [Music]
01:33 In Belief Square Park in Wigan there's a statue
01:39 Of the unofficial king of this old town
01:45 Wigan's adopted son, beloved by everyone
01:51 A gentleman and sportsman of renown
01:57 He could have done so much for Wales and Cardiff
02:03 But owing to the colour of his skin
02:08 He knew it couldn't be, so he moved reluctantly
02:14 Up north where he was formally welcomed in
02:20 The beat of a ballet dancer
02:26 The power and speed of a cannonball
02:31 A strong wild heart and an old soul
02:37 Billy Boston had it all
02:43 [Music]
02:49 In Glancy Square in Cardiff there's a statue
02:55 Honouring the breakers of the code
03:01 It's taken fifty years but at least it now appears
03:06 They've got the recognition they deserve
03:12 He came back to the bay for the unveiling
03:18 And smiled a rueful smile at the acclaim
03:24 As Cardiff came to lord, the lad they once ignored
03:30 Who grew to be a legend of the game
03:35 The beat of a ballet dancer
03:41 The power and speed of a cannonball
03:47 A strong wild heart and an old soul
03:53 Billy Boston had it all
03:59 The beat of a ballet dancer
04:04 The power and speed of a cannonball
04:10 A strong wild heart and an old soul
04:16 Billy Boston had it all
04:22 Yes, Billy Boston had it all
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