This is the story of the Chisnalls an extraordinary sporting family who rose to become stars in rugby league & boxing. Three of the brothers won rugby league's challenge cup
- two represented Great Britain on Lions tours of Australia. Eric has spent over 40 years at St Helens as a player & now part of the coaching staff. His legacy
Includes:: developing a number of the modern-day greats including James Graham Jonny Lomax & James Roby Dave best known for his spells at Warrington & Leigh was the youngest Great Britain International to tour Australia when the lions won the ashes in 1970 Les was a member of the inspirational Leigh team that lifted the Challenge Cup in 1971 against the odds when facing massive favourites Leeds. John was a professional boxer who developed a reputation as a tough fighter & later coached many successful athletes in the sport at his St Helens gym. The family's success is not only measured in the number of matches & trophies they won
- although that haul is incredible
- but also in the sporting legacy they continue to influence to this day. With contributions from top rugby league & boxing stars their incredible story is told for the first time in Balls Gloves & Glory.