Lee Radford led the team to Challenge Cup victories in 2016 and 2017.
A former rugby league player and coach who led his team to Challenge Cup victories has been awarded an honorary degree in his home town.
Lee Radford, former head coach at Hull FC, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hull for his contribution to sport and community development.
Radford said: "It's not something I ever expected, but it is something I'm really proud of."
Radford made his debut for Hull FC in 1998 when he was 16, becoming the team's youngest ever player.
After retiring from playing 13 years ago, Radford said he enjoyed his role as a coach.
"It's that proud father feeling when you see the boys lifting a trophy," he said.
Radford said, when he was told the news about being awarded the honorary degree, he "genuinely thought it was a wind-up".
"Being here today is really quite humbling," he said.
As head coach, Radford led Hull FC to Challenge Cup victories in 2016 and 2017.
He was appointed as Scotland's rugby union defence coach in October 2025.
In a speech to university graduates, he said self doubt and failure could push you on to "great things".
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