This made him the second man in the history of the game, back then, to earn such an honour. His main position was at prop. The gathering rose to its feet and applauded as pallbearers strained every muscle to carry Beetson's white coffin, draped with an Aboriginal flag, a football and his No.11 Queensland jumper from the tunnel beside the field to the front of the marquee as a single didgeridoo played in the background. The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. "Arthur was a great mentor for all Indigenous people, not only in rugby league but in life away from football," said Yow Yeh, whose uncle Kevin followed Beetson from Roma in country Queensland to Redcliffe and then Balmain in the 60s to play rugby league. 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. In 2009, Lewis penned his autobiography titled Out of the Shadows: A Champions Return to The Spotlight. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/wally-lewis-6167.php. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. "Arthur Beetson's family call for review over Sydney stadium naming farce". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. Retrieved 4 February 2022. ^ a b Benns, Matthew (1 February 2022). "Arthur Beetson stand at Sydney stadium rejected because he's a Queenslander". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 4 February 2022. ^ Webster, Andrew (14 March 2022). A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. He joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979 and in 1980 captained Queensland to victory in the inaugural State or Origin series. An academy that will support them in times of need, but not accept excuses for a lack of commitment. [24], While the family congratulated the three sporting identities who were nominated to have grandstands named after them (Ron Coote, Johnny Warren and Sir Nicholas Shehadie), they criticised the proposal to name a grandstand Garrison in recognition of locally based British troops from the 1850s. 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. His skill as a footballer was matched only by his skill as an eater, earning nicknames such as 'Meat Pie Artie'. WebBorn in Roma, Queensland, in 1945, Arthur Artie' Beetson started his career at local level as a centre. "His brilliance on the field remains seared into the memory of rugby league fans," she said in a statement on Thursday, praising his influence on indigenous Australians. The legendary Arthur Beetson was the first Aboriginal man to coach in the NRL. Wally was honoured with the Australian Sports Medal in the year 2000 for his contribution towards the sport. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. He played his first game of football at age eight and had his first fight in a boxing ring a year later. In all, he notched up 438 first class rugby league fixtures at club, state and international level, despite his playing career being marred at times by injury, fluctuating weight and fitness, and disciplinary issues. "It brought tears to my eyes when he got in the team," Brad said. Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! His autobiography Big Artie was also released that year, using the name popularised by the crowds for the lovable forward. The legendary Arthur Beetson was the first Aboriginal man to coach in the NRL. "We had around 20 sides play from the Gold Coast to the Torres Strait, so 400 to 50 kids," Brad said. (modern), The popular Arthur Beetson, here taking part in the 2000 Olympic torch relay, has died at the age of 66. Jack's father Brad Beetson, a director of the Arthur Beetson Foundation which runs the annual Murri Carnival from which the touring team was selected, was proud of his son's achievement. [24] Anthony Mundine and Megan Davis also condemned the decision not to put forward Beetson's name for the honour. The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. The side completed a clean sweep against NSW in 1989. Beetson coached the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for the 1992 and 1993 seasons, where he enjoyed mixed success. The Carnival will be a smoke drug alcohol and sugar free event and all players have to complete a Health Check as a requirement to participate and in addition junior players must have attended school 90% of time. Also that year he became the seventh selected post-war "Immortal" of the Australian game with Churchill, Raper, Gasnier, Fulton, Langlands and Wally Lewis. Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. 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 Beetson dies after heart attack- Rugby league great Arthur Beetson has died aged 66 after suffering a heart attack on the Gold Coast. [18], In 2009 Beetson was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[19]. [26][27], In March 2022, it was announced that the decision not to name a stand at the new Sydney Football Stadium had been overturned by New South Wales sports minister Stuart Ayres. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jacqueline Lewis. His performance in this competition landed him a spot in the Australian national team in 1981. The Arthur Beetson trophy was created in 2012 and is awarded annually to the winner of the Indigenous All Stars rugby league match. Not only did he receive two Man of the Match awards in the State of Origin series, but was also felicitated with the Golden Boot Award for being the Worlds Best international Player. Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. Beetsons mother was a member of the Stolen Generations and had grown up on the Cherbourg Mission before moving to Buderim and then Roma, where Beetson was born. After stepping down as Queensland coach following the 1990 State of Origin series loss to NSW, Beetson became part of the ABC's commentary team in 1991 for their Saturday Afternoon League telecasts alongside chief caller, former Western Suburbs winger Warren Boland, as well as his former Eastern Suburbs and Parramatta teammate John Peard and Canterbury-Bankstown media liaison Debbie Spillane, both of whom worked on the sidelines. The same year, he also helped Australia defeat New Zealand in the mid-season test series in consecutive games, achieving a clean sweep. He told of how on a trip away to the bush Beetson set off on his bike only to end up 50 kilometres from where he intended to be. 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"Not everyone can be an NRL star, but we tell the players that they can still be leaders in their community, which is more important. Arthur married first name Beetson (born glynn). Arthur married Noelene Beetson (born Holloway). Noelene was born on August 26 1946, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His occupation was occupation. Arthur passed away of cause of death on month day 2011, at age 66 at death place. Arthur Beetson was born on January 22 1945, in Roma. He was known and immortalised by his performance of eating 11 hot dogs before a gala dinner for the Australian team in 1973. WebAge: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Males. The Arthur Beetson Foundation was so named to honour Beetson, and the Arthur Beetson Medal is awarded to rugby league players who show both outstanding skills and similar personal qualities to Beetson. He was a handy tennis player as a teenager, losing a regional final to a kid from Rockhampton named Rod Laver. The 66-year-old died from a heart attack on the Gold Coast last week. During this period Beetson also continued playing with distinction for Australia and in 1974 he was named as Rugby League Week's player of the year. With injury ruling him out of the 1967 Kangaroos tour, Beetson bounced back to play a major role in Australias 1968 World Cup victory. Wed 01 Aug, 2018 State of Origin. [11][12] Beetson went on to be named in the front-row in Australian rugby league's Team of the Century. He was revered by a nation as the greatest rugby league forward of He was revered by a nation as the greatest rugby league forward of all time and its first Indigenous Australian captain of a national sporting team. Returning to Brisbane, he became captain-coach at Redcliffe and was also appointed coach of the Queensland state team, who won the State of Origin three years straight from 1982 and again in 1989. During the Rugby Football League Season of 1983-84, he represented the first division team Wakefield Trinity. 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. Arthur Beetson was a great Australian; one of the greatest. Over 30 years I have never seen a more constructive or destructive player., Arthur Beetson: rare talent, role model and cultural icon, Messenger, Brown, Burge, Provan, Meninga announced as Immortals, Inglis to lead Maroons with actions like Beetson, Why Queensland saviour Wally Lewis was truly 'The King'. Like his father, Wally excelled in Rugby at a young age and even got an opportunity to be a part of the Australian Schoolboys Team. Making the move to play for Sydney powerhouse, Balmain, in 1966, his commitment to training was questioned in some quarters, but his talent was undeniable and earned him a place in Australias third and deciding Test against Great Britain in 1966. Mal Meninga and league Immortal Arthur Beetson during the 1989 Origin series. Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1987 for his services to rugby league, Beetson retains an active involvement to this day. Beetson served a short stint as coach of the Kangaroos in 1983, and in the 1980s and 1990s he coached Eastern Suburbs and the Cronulla Sharks while also serving as a selector and recruitment officer. He was 66. His mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. [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. He steered his team to victory in the finals of the BRL tournament held at Lang Park. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 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. children: Jamie-Lee Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Mitchell Lewis. Beetson, by then a veteran, also captained Queensland to victory in the inaugural State of Origin match in 1980. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. The very next year, Wally was promoted to the designation of the vice-captain for the 1982 tour of Great Britain and France. Arthur was a proud Aboriginal boy from the bush, the son of a stolen generation woman. However, by the time he was playing with Brisbane side Redcliffe, he was in Related / of December 2011, Beetson died following a heart attack at the age of 66. was set up by Arthurs sons to continue on his legacy and to continue on his two greatest passions: helping people and Rugby League. A recruitment officer for the Roosters, he is a state selector for the Queensland team, and Australian Test selector. "One of rugby league's most well respected and liked characters, Artie will always hold a special place in the hearts of everyone associated with the Roosters. Beetson would later captain the Kangaroos against France on the 1973 tour and continue as captain for Australias 1975 victory at the World Series, making him the first Indigenous Australian to captain a national team. You were a proud man, a After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. The artwork on the Roosters Legends Round jersey pays tribute to the late and great legend of rugby league Arthur Beetson, who was in his own words "a very proud Australian, a very proud Queenslander, but also a very proud Aboriginal." Source: Arthur Beetson Foundation. For further information please contact NPG Copyright. "Those kids have got to have minimum 90 per cent school attendance and all must have a complete health check to help close the gap. A funeral was held on Friday at the Redcliffe Leagues Club where Beetson began his career in 1964. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons. Beetson's Queensland State of Origin number 11 jersey was "retired" in 2014. Under his captaincy, the team registered a win in its very first game. The Dolphins have been handed a mouthwatering clash against the Roosters to open their inaugural NRL campaign in round one of 2023. He quickly found his way to Balmain in Sydney where he became a rugby league immortal, being named in Australia's team of the century, Queensland's team of the century and also in the Australian Indigenous team of the century. His father was a bushworker, lent his hand to such labour as building cattle yards. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). Born Arthur Henry Beetson on January 2, 1945, he was the fourth of seven children to Marie and Bill Beetson. "He'd be the best junior footballer in Australia.". 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 David Gallop, the head of the NRL, added: "Arthur was such an imposing figure in so many ways that I think everyone is having trouble accepting that this has happened. The players were taught an Indigenous dance to do in response to the Haka. Across the three teams he played 223 games, scoring 24 tries and sealing the deal with 3 premierships, including two as captain of the Eastern Suburbs. He earned Kangaroos selection for the first time in 1966, and went on to captain Australia against France in 1973, against Great Britain in 1974, and for the Kangaroos successful World Series campaign of 1975. WebArthur Beetson was a great Australian; one of the greatest. In February 2008, Beetson was named in a list of Australia's 100 Greatest Players (19082007) which was commissioned by the NRL and ARL to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia. His best football is certainly in front of him. On his passing so that Arthurs remarkable legacy lives on the Arthur Beeston Foundation was set up to help close that gap by engaging the community to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development. Lewis mother was a renowned netball player of her time and even represented the team of Queensland. "He was ahead of his time and an awesome grandfather. Beetson captained Eastern Suburbs to the 1974 and 1975 premierships. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. A change of rules in 1980 allowed a proud Beetson to lead the Maroons to a 20-10 victory over NSW in the very first State of Origin match at Brisbanes Lang Park. As part of the Centenary of League celebrations in 2008, Beetson was retrospectively awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as Man of the Match in the 1974 Grand final. Struggling with a shoulder injury, Beetson laid on tries for wingers Johnny King and Ken Irvine that helped to secure the Ashes for Australia. "Dad taught me about culture and I have reiterated that with my continued involvement with the Foundation. A passionate player, Beetson was sent off 12 times during his career, battled on and off with weight issues and racked up an impressive list of injuries, however both on and off the field he was adored by the fans and made news wherever he went. The great League coach Jack Gibson once said Arthur Beetson could ''do it all'' on the football field and ''sell tickets'' too. 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 teams 1965 premiership win. Wally Lewis was born to Jimmy and June on the 1st of December, 1959 at the Hawthorne region, located in the state of Queensland, Australia. Beetson then became the first aboriginal player to captain Australia in the second test against France. The turnout of around 600 included former England half Tommy Bishop, retired Australia captains Darren Lockyer, Mal Meninga, Wally Lewis and Gorden Tallis and international players Brad Fittler, Gary Belcher and Petero Civoniceva. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. 1984 was one of the special years of this sportsman career, which earned him a lot of recognition. Lewis then, represented the team Valleys Diehards in the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership tournament which was held in 1978. Artie Beetson dead. Arthur Beetson. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. WebBeetson was born in Roma, Queensland. A change of rules in 1980 allowed a proud Beetson to lead the Maroons to a 20-10 victory over NSW in the very first State of Origin match at Brisbanes Lang Park. Arthur's Mother Marie was Kabi Kabi and his Father Bill was Waradjuri from NSW. The highlight of this tournament was that the youngster got a chance to play alongside the legendary player, Arthur Beetson, who was his role model. Jack, who plays his junior footy with the Nambour Crushers, said it was "definitely special" to be playing in the same position as his illustrious grandfather. Meanwhile, having left Balmain, he led Eastern Suburbs to the premierships of 1974 and 1975. His statue stands with those of fellow Maroons greats Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer at the northern end of the stadium precinct. The 1966 NSWRFL season was his first and he gained selection for the New South Wales team and played in that season's grand final against St. George at second-row forward. His father was a sportsperson who represented clubs like Western Suburb Panthers, known as Wests, as well as Souths Logan Magpies. The son of rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson has called for a review of the naming of four grandstands at the new $850 million Sydney Football Stadium following the snubbing of his father. He possessed great strength and toughness, a surprising turn of speed for a big man and was unequalled as a ball player. [25] That reasoning was criticised by NRL historian David Middleton, and former players Peter Wynn and Mick Cronin. Jack wanted to "just see how far I can go and try my hardest" with regards to his footy while making the point that the cultural aspects of the Murri 15s camp meant a lot to him. Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. ", 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Montoya, Russell re-sign; Titans flyer extends, Judiciary Report: Reynolds among five hit with fines; Naden, Sipley facing bans, Mounties v Bulldogs | Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership | Grand Final Highlights, Colts v Knights | Women's Country Championships | Grand Final Highlights. Beetson continued to play for the Tigers until 1970 and then joined the Eastern Suburbs before migrating to the Eels in 1979. A 1992 poll rated him at sixteen in the games top 100 players; the NRL named him an Immortal in 2003; and in 2008, he was named in the Australian and the Queensland Team of the Century. 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. Arthur Beetson (Artie) You were an inspirational indigenous Australian who will be missed bye all, especially your family and friends. Part-way through the 1994 NSWRL season Beetson briefly replaced the sacked Mark Murray as coach of the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. of December 2011, Beetson died following a heart attack at the age of 66. was set up by Arthurs sons to continue on his legacy and to continue on his two greatest passions: helping people and Rugby League. Family, friends and former team-mates have farewelled rugby league great Arthur Beetson at a service north of Brisbane. ARTIE is an academy that students are proud to be a part of. He represented Australia again at the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, playing at prop forward in the win against France in the tournament final. I have takenJack out to Cherbourg to meet the mob because we have family out there. Rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson was farewelled with tributes, poems, tears, cheers and laughter as family and former players described him as a man mountain with a heart from Phar Lap's ghost. It is only fitting that the first Arthur Beetson Medallist is Johnathan Thurston. While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. 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. Throughout his career he championed both the bush and indigenous Australia and inspired young players.". "Instead of going west like he said, he went south," laughed Raudonikis. Copyright 2023 - Arthur Beetson Foundation. 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. Captain-coach of Redcliffe in 1981, Beetson was coach of the Queensland side from 1981 to 1984, and again in 1989 and 1990. Beetson's coaching career began while still playing for Easts in 1977. All rights reserved. WebArthur 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 The program continues to operate in schools around Queensland. "David Fifita, the nephew of Andrew, was our captain a couple of years ago and he's going to be a superstar so watch out for him," Brad said. Beetsons mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. On one level The Companion talks about the most famous and frontline Australians, but on another it tells us about ourselves. On the 1973 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France he was selected as Australia's vice captain, playing at prop forward in all three Ashes test matches. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. Brad said the experience was "the best thing Jack has ever done" and another step in his development as a young man. 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". This great rugby player bagged his first man of the match award during the 1982 State of Origin Series. Works of art from the collection are reproduced as per the, Let me know when this portraits on display. Born in Roma, Queensland, in 1945, Arthur Artie Beetson started his career at local level as a centre. Wally tied the knot with a woman named Jacqueline, whom he had first met as a child.

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