Arthur Beetson (21/1/1945 - 1/12/2011) R.I.P.

[Rapture_Shark]

RIP arthur, you will be missed

 

[A.Snowden]

R.I.P Artie Beetson. Was a true great of our game, and a great man. Could spot talent a mile away as well as he could play the game.

 

[dier]

My mother used to work for him at his pub in Redcliffe. She always used to brag about that, when people would talk about what a legend he is. He really was a top bloke, and a legend. R.I.P Artie!

 

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NRL mourns Beetson passing - Love Rugby League

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NRL mourns Beetson passing [SIZE=-1]Love Rugby League[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]He also coached Eastern Suburbs and later Cronulla. A statement from the Sydney Roosters read: The Sydney Roosters are devastated to hear about the sudden death of club and rugby league legend, Arthur Beetson. "One of rugby league's most well respected ...[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1][/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=dip7smNLNPtSKnM[/SIZE]

Source:http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=...com/news_6689-nrl-mourns-beetson-passing.html

 

[Gil]

A very sad day for league, it is guys like him that have helped shapped league as we know it today.


R.I.P Artie

 

[Ibanez]

I remember my dad telling me Artie came into his work along with Steve Mortimer years ago back when he worked for AKAI, and said they were both very friendly blokes who were only too happy for a good chat with the workers. Unlike a certain Sharks player, apparently.

A sad day for League. Rest easy big fella.

 

[Sir Chadley]

66 is way too young. Artie will be sorely missed by everyone in league circles.

 

[Rapture_Shark]

my dad works with danny lee and was telling me about when the sharkies were playing a pre season comp in qld and one night some of the players decided to pull a prank on coach artie and took most of the springs out of his bed. later on when artie was going to bed, he fell through the bed and there was big bang, id take it artie just wanted to get some sleep so he didnt seem to happy about it. danny said it was the only time hed heard artie angry.
he seemed like a really good bloke

 

[Jigsaw]

The guy was inspiration to rugby league and the indigenous community. This is a very sad day for rugby league.

I look forward to the all stars game now as it should be played in his memory this year. As I don't think anyone else in the game could best represent an indigenous allstar and a rugby league allstar.

RIP Artie you will be missed and never forgotten.

 

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League legend passes away - World of Rugby League

League legend passes away [SIZE=-1]World of Rugby League[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]The coach of the Sharks in 1992-1993 and man responsible for bringing club legend David Peachey to Cronulla, was one of the immortal figures of the game and a champion for Indigenous Australia. Arthur Beetson OAM died on the Gold Coast at the age of 66 ...[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1][/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=dD1RFznHS-rHBeM[/SIZE]

Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=.../www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41836

 

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NRL mourns passing of Big Artie - SportsAustralia.com

NRL mourns passing of Big Artie [SIZE=-1]SportsAustralia.com[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]“Arthur was such an imposing figure in so many ways that I think everyone is having trouble accepting that this has happened,” NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said today. “It is almost impossible to do justice to his contribution to the game and ...[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1][/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=d19t6WV70wTUywM[/SIZE]

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Artie remains Immortal

BOTH men had stories to tell about the immortal Arthur Beetson, personal accounts that served as a testament to the impact he had on them and the game he loved right up until his last breath.

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[Deleted member 3365]

R.I.P Artie

 

[gando2230]

An great and interesting read on him in todays Telegraph.

He did a lot for Rugby league in QLD and Australia on and of the field.

 

[squiddy]

RIP Big Guy !

You'll be missed sorely

Thanks for all your work and commitment over the years