What is Arthur Beetson's full name?
Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson
Arthur Beetson date of birth:
January 22, 1945
How old was Arthur Beetson when died?
66
Where was Arthur Beetson born?
Roma, Queensland, Australia
When did Arthur Beetson die?
December 1, 2011
Where did Arthur Beetson die?
Paradise Point, Queensland, Australia
Why did Arthur Beetson die?
Heart Attack
Arthur Beetson body shape:
Large
What color is Arthur Beetson's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Arthur Beetson nationality?
Australian
What is Arthur Beetson's occupation?
Rugby Coach
Arthur Beetson claim to fame:
Team: Queensland
Short Biography
Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (22 January 1945 – 1 December 2011) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981. His main position was at prop. Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport and is frequently cited as the best post-war forward in Australian rugby league history. He also had an extensive coaching career, spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, coaching Australia, Queensland, Eastern Suburbs, Redcliffe Dolphins and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. On 1 December 2011, Beetson died after a heart attack, aged 66.