March 15, 2022 - 10:36PM. The foundation promotes the Arthur Beetson Medal; awarded to rugby league players who show not only outstanding skills but similar personal qualities to Beetson and care deeply about their people. Playing career [ edit] Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Beetson was also selected to make his representative dbut for Australia against England. In 2008, rugby league in Australia's centenary year, Beetson was named at second-row forward in the Toowoomba and South West Team of the Century. His off-loading and attacking workrate broke the mould for front rowers and changed the way they played the game. Rugby league great Arthur Beetson's family will 'live the dream' when Dolphins make NRL debut. In praise of Arthur Beetson, Godfather of Queensland State of Origin, whose famous #11 jersey will be rested for the hundredth game this year. Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. 1911 England & Wales Census Arthur Beetson, born Circa 1900 Arthur Beetson was born circa 1900, at birth place. Beetson became the first aboriginal player to captain Australia in 1973, in the second test against France. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. Dad through his life had a passion of improving the lives of young Indigenous people, its great that the foundation can continue this by using his other great passion of Rugby League as the vehicle to do so.. He said he hoped Sunday's game was played with his dad's spirit front of mind. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Castlebrook Memorial Park. Arthur body measurements, Height and Weight are not Known yet but we will update soon. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. The legendary Arthur Beetson was the first Aboriginal man to coach in the NRL. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. Beetson's family will be deeply involved in Sunday's proceedings. However, by the time he was playing with Brisbane side Redcliffe, he was in the forward line, and it was there that he became a member of that team's 1965 premiership win. In 1973 he became the first Aboriginal to captain Australia in any sport. Click to reveal You were a proud man, a sporting legend and a great Queenslander. He was married in 1974 and working as the purchasing officer for the Eastern Suburbs Club settled down in Denistone with his wife and four year old son, Scott. Dolphins debutant's call to parents. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Arthur Beetson Highlights From The 1968 Rugby League World Cup Australia vs France An inspiration and role model for his people, Arthur was resolute in his beliefs about the absolute need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed. Firstly I'm not saying Fifita is better than Beetson. People have come out and said Fifita's performance was "Beetson like". Arthur Beetson Prop, Second row Inductee 72 Player Bio Inducted: 2003 Date of Birth: 21 January 1945 Birthplace: Roma, Queensland Nickname: Artie Debut Team: Redcliffe Date: 05 April 1964. 210.65.88.143 SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. jQuery(document).ready(function($) { He started working as a postman, then a post office clerk. [1], Beetson returned to Queensland for one final year of playing, as captain-coach with his old Redcliffe team in 1981; who were beaten in the final minute of the grand final. He was made a life member of the Sydney Cricket Ground and a plaque in the Walk of Honour there commemorates his career. He also had an extensive coaching career spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, at club, State and national levels. The program continues to operate in schools around Queensland. It is a Platform where Influencers can meet up, Collaborate, Get Collaboration opportunities from Brands, and discuss common interests. 5. [1], Aged 66 years, he passed away following a heart attack whilst riding his bicycle on 1st December 2011 near his home at Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Queensland. The accolades continued with an Australian Sports Medal and then a Centenary Medal and as time wore on, Beetson came to be recognised as Australias best ever forward. Also that year he became the seventh selected post-war "Immortal" of the Australian game with Churchill, Raper, Gasnier, Fulton, Langlands and Wally Lewis. His main position was at prop. He also played for Queensland and the Parramatta Eels.He was the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport.. Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland. The accolades continued with an Australian Sports Medal and then a Centenary Medal and as time wore on, Beetson came to be recognised as Australias best ever forward. After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. It is only fitting that the first Arthur Beetson Medallist is Johnathan Thurston. Brad Beetson, son of Arthur Beetson, with his father's statue and the inaugural Artie Legacy Medal. He was a ARTIE is an academy that students are proud to be a part of. [23], In February 2022, Beetson's family and supporters expressed their dismay at the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust's decision not to nominate Beetson for the honour of having one of four new grandstands at the new Sydney Football Stadium being named in his honour, despite overwhelming public support. He is also remembered as man of great humility, who cared deeply about his people and culture. We encourage you to research and examine these . [7] He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. Arthur Henry ''Artie'' Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland, on January 22, 1945 to Bill Beetson from Brewarrina and Marie, a member of the Stolen Generations who had left Cherbourg Mission before moving to Buderim and then Roma. One of the precious celeb listed in Rugby League list. Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (22 January 1945 - 1 December 2011) was an Australian rugby league player and coach.He played between the 1960s and 1981. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. , emily merle beetson, annie joyce greenway (born beetson), Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), esther rita kemp (born beetson), reginald John James Beetson, Alice May Caroline Rodgers Beetson (born Falk), John Alfred Beetson, William Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Mar 24 1915 - Brewarrina, New South Wales, John James Beetson, Alice Caroline R Beetson (born Falk), Evelyn Charlotte Beetson (born Mcenallay), 1937 - Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia, Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Greenaway (born Beetson), an Arthur Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn Female) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, John Alfred Beetson, Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), William Beetson, Castlebrook Memorial Gardens, Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia, Australia, New South Wales Marriage Index, 1788-1966, Birth of Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson. Only to bring up discussion for those that watched Beetson play and how much they think this too. [28] Beetson's son Mark said the naming of a stand after his father would be a proud moment for his family who described his father as being "up there" with the likes of Cathy Freeman and Lionel Rose as one of Australia's indigenous sporting icons. After a short stint as coach of the national team in 1983, he returned to the Eastern Suburbs where he was awarded Coach of the Year for his efforts in 1987. Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (21 January 1945[5] 1 December 2011[6]) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. We will update you soon. Arthur Beetson's playing record below; Height 6ft 2in Weight 105 kg 221 First Grade games - 24 tries and a field goal We connect brands with social media talent to create quality sponsored content. It can also be revealed the . An inspiration and role model for his people, Arthur was resolute in his beliefs about the absolute need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed. Steven Johnson Chair of the Arthur Beetson Foundation said that whilst the key focus is on life outcomes it was important that the Carnival expand the junior participation to create better player pathways into the NRL and Intrust Super Cup for young murri talent that may otherwise not be afforded that opportunity. The first Indigenous sports player to captain Australia in a major sport, Arthur Beetson emerged out of a sometimes rocky rugby league career as one of the eight Immortals of the game. Arthur primary income source is Rugby League. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. He was a handy tennis player as a teenager, losing a regional final to a kid from Rockhampton named Rod Laver. Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson speaks to the crowd at half-time during the presentation of his team of century blazer during the round six NRL. [1] He also went into the hotel business post-playing, owning variously the Redcliffe Hotel at Redcliffe, Queen's Arms in Brisbane, and The Big House in Sydney. While he was forced to play with the NSW Blues, due to the team selection criteria being based upon the location of the club where the player was contracted rather than their home state, his heart was always with Queensland. Beetson joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. 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.