The Anonymous Widower

The Unbelievable Story of Cec Thompson

I’d never heard of Cec Thompson, who was one of the first black players to play rugby league for Great Britain, until I found this story on the BBC’s web site. He has just sadly died at 85, after an incredibly full life, which to say the least started very badly.

He is the sort of person, who is an inspiration to everybody. His obituary in the Telegraph tells more.

July 26, 2011 - Posted by AnonW | Sport | Death, Education, Obituary, Race, Rugby