Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour at The Brick Community Stadium on Thursday as the coffin of Sir Billy Boston was carried inside.
Crowds gathered on the streets and outside the ground to pay their respects on his final journey. Sir Billy Boston was adored across Wigan and beyond, with Prime minister Andy Burnham among those attending his funeral.
A poignant day for Sir Billy Boston’s family and everyone who admired him has been captured across 23 photographs.
9. Sir Billy Boston's funeral
Red and white floral tributes in the hearse | Paul Currie/SWpix.com
11. Sir Billy Boston's funeral
Crowds gathered outside The Brick Community Stadium | Paul Currie/SWpix.com
12. Sir Billy Boston's funeral
Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour as the coffin was carried into the ground | Iconic Media Group
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