CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Barry John, the rugby great who played 25 games for Wales and inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous series victory over New Zealand in 1971 before retiring at the age of ...

Barry John, the legendary former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Cardiff fly-half, has died at the age of 79. John's passing - which comes less than a month after the death of fellow Wales and ...

Barry John, considered by many the greatest fly-half in the history of rugby, pictured in 1971 - Universal He was, in fact, named King John by the New Zealand press and public when he starred in the ...

Farewell to The King. Barry John, the former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half who was regarded as the first superstar of rugby union and was convinced to retire because of a young woman’s ...

Barry John, known as the "King" of Welsh rugby during a golden era and arguably the sport's first superstar, has died. He was 79.

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