Can you name every person awarded the Freedom of Leeds since 2000? Rhinos icons Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield are the latest to be awarded Leeds’ highest civic honour. Leeds council say the honour recognises the “courage, commitment and inspirational strength of character” shown by Burrow and Sinfield, particularly in their campaign raising funds and awareness to fight motor neurone disease (MND). Burrow, an eight-time Grand Final winner for Rhinos, was diagnosed with the terminal illness three years ago. Here is a list of those who came before them. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers
![Beryl Burton OBE was honoured in 2014. The racing cyclist dominated women's cycle racing in the UK, winning more than 90 domestic championships and seven world titles, and setting numerous national records. She set a women's record for the 12-hour time-trial which exceeded the men's record for two years.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNjNjg1OTBkLWE5MGMtNGUxNS04NjA4LTNkMzUxOGVlN2RiMzowNmQwZDdmNi03NWU0LTQ2YzEtODc2ZS00ZTZlZDQ5MWZjNjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Freedom of Leeds
Beryl Burton OBE was honoured in 2014. The racing cyclist dominated women's cycle racing in the UK, winning more than 90 domestic championships and seven world titles, and setting numerous national records. She set a women's record for the 12-hour time-trial which exceeded the men's record for two years.Photo: YPN
![The Freedom of Leeds was bestowed on Leeds United’s Revie team in 2019.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM0ZWIxOWVjLTE0MTEtNDlkYi05MzRkLTA1NzIzZjdjZDkwYjoyMzNiODFhYi0wYTcwLTQwODgtYjU0ZS0xNjVmYzkxNTI5ZjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Freedom of Leeds
The Freedom of Leeds was bestowed on Leeds United’s Revie team in 2019.Photo: YPN
![Councillors will meet on January 11, 2023, to formally approve the pair’s honorary freemen status.
Rob Burrow said: “I am deeply humbled to receive it, especially alongside Kevin, a man who continues to set the example for all of us to follow.”
Kevin Sinfield added: "“I have always said that while Oldham is my home town, Leeds is my home city and it was my privilege to represent the city as a Leeds Rhinos player during my career."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiZmUzODRiLTFjMTAtNGQyNS05ZDViLTMwN2JkOTljNTI1ZjplMjU3NDgxMC04MDY5LTQ1YWEtYTVmMy05ZWNjOTFiNDI2NDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Freedom of Leeds
Councillors will meet on January 11, 2023, to formally approve the pair’s honorary freemen status. Rob Burrow said: “I am deeply humbled to receive it, especially alongside Kevin, a man who continues to set the example for all of us to follow.” Kevin Sinfield added: "“I have always said that while Oldham is my home town, Leeds is my home city and it was my privilege to represent the city as a Leeds Rhinos player during my career."Photo: Getty