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'King Kev' to receive Newcastle's highest honour in lasting tribute to Toon icon

The council says the posthumous award will recognize his 48 goals, promotion success and lasting legacy as a player and manager.

Summary by The Northern Echo
Football icon Kevin Keegan is set to be awarded Newcastle’s highest honour.

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'A true legacy' - NUFC CEO reacts as Kevin Keegan set to receive posthumous award

Newcastle City Council is set to honour Kevin Keegan following his passing earlier this year.

·Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Kevin Keegan awarded Newcastle's highest honour

Keegan will become the first person to be posthumously awarded Newcastle’s Freedom of the City.

·London, United Kingdom
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Kevin Keegan set to be first posthumous recipient of Newcastle's top honour

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·Hexham, United Kingdom
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'King Kev' to receive Newcastle's highest honour in lasting tribute to Toon icon

Football icon Kevin Keegan is set to be awarded Newcastle’s highest honour.

·Darlington, United Kingdom
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The Northern Echo broke the news in Darlington, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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