Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79
by Pa Sport Staff
Feb 04, 2024
3 minutes
Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks, has died at the age of 79.
Tributes poured in for the former Llanelli and Cardiff fly-half, with the Lions calling him “truly one of the greatest”, and Welsh Rugby Union president Terry Cobner saying John “was and will remain a legend of our game”.
John, who won 25 caps between 1966 and journalists due to the impact of his performances on the 1971 tour, died in hospital on Sunday.
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