Beetson switched to Eastern Suburbs in 1971 where he developed his skills further under coaches Don Furner and later Jack Gibson and led the Roosters to consecutive premiership wins. 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. Arthur primary income source is Rugby League. After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. "He always said to me that the hardest thing and one of the hardest decisions he ever made was to actually leave here [Redcliffe] and go back to the Roosters and coach," Brad said. 2 min read. Beetson, an old-fashioned ball-playing prop better known as Big Artie who also played a key role in the establishment of the State of Origin concept and had a stint with Hull KR, was in England. Arthur Beetson calls it "suspicious" and describes it League. An Australian international and New South Wales representative Five-eighth, he played for the Eastern Suburbs, St George and Parramatta NSWRFL clubs in the 1960s and 1970s. 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 played first grade for Roma until he was 19 as a centre and a wing and then signed by Redcliffe to join the Brisbane competition. ARTIE is an academy that students are proud to be a part of. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. In 1973 he became the first Aboriginal to captain Australia in any sport. subscribers . Research genealogy for Frederick Arthur Beetson of Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, as well as other members of the Beetson family, on Ancestry. The scuplture commemorates indigenous rugby league legend Arthur Beetson who died in 2011. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Queensland all between 1964 and 1981. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. The Arthur Beetson Medal is not necessarily awarded annually but only when appropriate to a person and the time to do so. That season, he was appointed coach of the Queensland State of Origin side, taking them to repeated series victories over New South Wales from 1981 to 1984. He was conducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003 and was selected as the seventh Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. Beetson's coaching career began while still playing for Easts in 1977. An academy that expects them to achieve to the best of their ability. Playing career [ edit] Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Arthur came from a hard-working family on the banks of the river at Roma. He was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003. Part-way through the 1994 NSWRL season Beetson briefly replaced the sacked Mark Murray as coach of the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. discoveries. An academy that will support them in times of need, but not accept excuses for a lack of commitment. Standing at 193cm and 102kg despite being just 16, you only need to take a single look at Brandon Beetson to know rugby league is in the teenager's veins. 2011. He returned as coach to Easts from 1985 to 1988, being named coach of the year in 1987. BEETSON, Arthur Henry "Artie" Late of Paradise Point. As a strong believer in need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed and an inspirational role model for many Indigenous people, Beetson was proud to be associated with the program. Beetson continued to represent Australia at the 1972 Rugby League World Cup, playing against Great Britain at prop forward in the tournament final which was drawn. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. His mother was taken away from her parents when she was a small girl. He had a brief, but unsuccessful period, coaching Australia in 1983 before returning to coach his former club Eastern Suburbs, from 1985 to 1988, being named Coach of the Year in 1987. Father of Allan Arthur Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson and 1 other; and Stillborn (Unnamed) Beetson less. [7] He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. Arthur Beetson is also listed along with people born on 22-Jan-45. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. Skip Ancestry main . He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. He possessed great strength and toughness, a surprising turn of speed for a big man and was unequalled as a ball player. It may have been 11 years since the late great Arthur Beetson passed, but 'Artie' would be smiling down on the Sydney Roosters ' latest signing - his cousin's grandson, Brandon. Arthur Beetson is a well known Rugby League. Arthur Alexander Beetson Birth 24 Mar 1915. Arthur Beetson started playing Rugby League in Roma, Queensland at age six. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Round 1 - Saturday 4th March 9:05pm Dolphins Roosters Match Centre Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Team Lists Get Tickets Source: Supplied Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Queensland Murri Carnival will be back at the Redcliffe Dolphins Moreton Daily Stadium from Tuesday, 27 September to Sunday, 2 October! We will update you soon. Beetson continued to play for the Tigers until 1970 and then joined the Eastern Suburbs before migrating to the Eels in 1979. He started playing football in bare feet as a six-year-old and went on became a centre and winger. Performance & security by Cloudflare. RUGBY league great Arthur Beetson has died this morning at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack. Beetson returned to Queensland for one final year of playing with his old Redcliffe team in 1981. A sa principal posicin era a de prop. Beetson's family will be deeply involved in Sunday's proceedings. David Lord Expert . 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. His autobiography Big Artie was also released that year, using the name popularised by the crowds for the lovable forward. Beetson represented Australia in his first season in Sydney, earning the nickname ''Half-a-game Artie'' after a marvellous cameo in the Ashes-deciding third Test against Great Britain. Beetson was also selected to make his representative dbut for Australia against England and set up the first two tries. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said officers were called to a home at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast where a man had suffered a heart attack and fallen from a bicycle shortly before 9am. Not Much is known about Arthur family and Relationships. Beetson is often regarded as Australia's best ever forward, and in 2000 he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal, then in 2001 the Centenary Medal "for service to Australian society through the sport of rugby league". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. In praise of Arthur Beetson, Godfather of Queensland State of Origin, whose famous #11 jersey will be rested for the hundredth game this year. I'll focus on who they've got. 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. He was known for playing for Easts and captaining Australia. [24] Anthony Mundine and Megan Davis also condemned the decision not to put forward Beetson's name for the honour. Arthur lived in 1901, at address. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Beetson captained Eastern Suburbs to the 1974 and 1975 premierships. 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. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. [20], The Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh announced that a bronze statue of Beetson was to be situated at Lang Park. An Arthur Beetson Medallist is a person who like the great man himself cares deeply about their people and honours their culture while displaying Arthurs terrific talents, skills, and humility on or off the playing field. While still playing in Sydney for Parramatta, Beetson achieved further immortality as captain of Queensland in the inaugural 1980 State of Origin game, won 2010 by Queensland on 8 July. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Rugby League Week Player of the Year: 1974, Australian Rugby League Team of the Century: 2008, Rated No. Arthur lived on month day 1911, at address. He is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). His rugby league career began [] [18], In 2009 Beetson was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[19]. He played his first game of football at age eight and had his first fight in a boxing ring a year later. 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.. The Dolphins and Roosters will be playing for more than just points and pride on Sunday - players will also be battling for the Artie Legacy Medal.. Named after rugby league legend Arthur Beetson, the medal will be presented to the player-of-the-match after every NRL clash . He was 66. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. Playing career Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Just one grandparent can lead you to many [24], Chairman of the SCG Trust heritage committee Maurice Newman said that Beetson "didn't make the cut" because he was a Queenslander, rejecting the assertion of it being a "snub" and questioned why there wasn't a grandstand named after Beetson in his home state at a venue such as Lang Park. [7] He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. "This would be a really proud moment for our family," Beetson's son Mark said after being told of the Ayres' decision. Research genealogy for Arthur Beetson of Blackley, Lancashire, England, as well as other members of the Beetson family, on Ancestry. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981. [1] He started working as a postman, then a post office clerk. [15] In June 2008, he was chosen in the Queensland Rugby League's Team of the Century at second-row. Have you taken a DNA test? WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. The player of the match will be awarded the Artie Legacy Medal, to honour the contribution Beetson senior made to both clubs throughout his adult life. THE secret truth behind Arthur Beetson's greatest regret in football has emerged as the rugby league world continued to mourn his death, and family and friends prepared for today's . A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. Securing himself a position in the grand final team, Beetson was so impressive he was selected to play for the Australian team in his debut year in the NRL. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. His off-loading and attacking workrate broke the mould for front rowers and changed the way they played the game. Your IP: Sunday will be a significant day in the history of the NRL, with the competition's 17th franchise, the Redcliffe Dolphins, making their debut. Brad Beetson, the son of Arthur Beetson and Board Member of the Arthur Beetson Foundation said of his fathers legacy: The Foundation has secured scholarships for Indigenous students to study at some of Brisbanes best schools and has continued the familys long association with the game. People have come out and said Fifita's performance was "Beetson like". 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. Most of the focus has been on who they have missed out on signing. He represented Australia again at the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, playing at prop forward in the win against France in the tournament final. [5] The Arthur Beetson Foundation, so named to honour Beetson, has been created to engage the community 'to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development'. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Beetson was named Rugby League Week's seventh Immortal in 2003. On 1 December 2011, Beetson died after a heart attack, aged 66. 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. He continued to coach through the 1990s for the Cronulla Sharks as well as enjoying some stints in commentary and as a recruitment officer for the Eastern Suburbs and Queensland. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. 210.65.88.143 Interviews and feature reports from NITV. As of 2018 Arthur Beetson is 66 years (age at death) years old. Artie's eldest son Brad said both the Sydney Rosters and Redcliffe Dolphins played a big part in his father's life, both on and off the field. His dad, Bill, used to supply trees for the local power station before they took the next step to coal. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Arthur was a proud Aboriginal boy from the bush, the son of a stolen generation woman. Arthur Henry (Artie) Beetson Born 21 Jan 1945 in Roma, Queensland, Australia Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 1 Dec 2011 at age 66 in Paradise Point, Queensland, Australia Profile manager: Kenneth Evans [ send private message ] He capped off that year with a man-of-the-match performance in the Eels' 8-5 Tooth Cup Final win over Balmain. Beetson then played with Balmain, with a spell in England with Hull Kingston Rovers in 1968.[8]. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation.