King Kenny has a ball in St Andrews

Friday 24 June 2022

Scottish football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish received an Honorary Degree today from the University of St Andrews (Tuesday 21 June 2022).

King Kenny was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his major contribution to football, charity, and to wider society.

King Kenny – as he is known to generations of football fans – posed for photos and video, displaying his famous football skills for the crowd after his graduation ceremony, when he was awarded the honorary degree from the University. He is pictured in St Salvator’s Quad with his wife, Marina.


Issued by the University of St Andrews Communications Office.

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