Bradford Bulls stalwart Trevor Foster has been rewarded for his outstanding service to the game by the Rugby Football League.
Foster has been made a Life Vice-President of the game's ruling body - one of only five people to have the honour bestowed on them.
Bulls spokesman Staurt Duffy said: "It's a fabulous mark of the respect with which Trevor is held throughout the game.
"His contribution to firstly Bradford Northern and now the Bulls has been quite incredible and he deserves every honour that comes his way."
Foster said: "It was a big shock but I am also thrilled by the honour. I have enjoyed every moment of my time in rugby league and owe the game a lot."
It completes an outstanding year for the 85-year-old Odsal legend who in April watched the Bulls win the Challenge Cup for the first time since he was a member of the triumphant side which beat Halifax in the 1949 final at Wembley.
Foster's love affair with rugby league began in 1938 when he made the move north from Newport Rugby Union Club.
In a glittering playing career he made over 400 appearances for the club . He has since had spells as coach, director and most recently as the club's official timekeeper.
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