Career
His success in doubles earned him recognition as one of greatest doubles players in badminton history. He shared the prestigious All-England men"s doubles title on three occasions, 1965, 1966, and 1971, the first two with Yee Khan and the last with Gunalan. He was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 1998.
A fine all-around athlete, Boon Bee also represented Malaysia in football (soccer) at one time.