By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. He then pushed, unsuccessfully, for an Australia Day match against the Australian national team.[9]. Biography - Arthur Henry (Artie) Beetson - Indigenous His autobiography Big Artie was also released that year, using the name popularised by the crowds for the lovable forward. The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Arthur Beetson Obituary (1945 - 2011) - Legacy 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. children: Jamie-Lee Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Mitchell Lewis. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Arthur Beetson and his legacy in league and in life | NITV Thu 1 Dec 2011 08.22 EST Arthur Beetson, one of the genuine greats of the Australian game who was also a hugely popular and significant Aboriginal sporting figure, Arthur's Mother Marie was Kabi Kabi and his Father Bill was Waradjuri from NSW. Arthur Beetson - Interesting stories about famous After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. There, Beetson established himself as arguably the finest ball-playing front-rower of a generation. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Queensland all between 1964 and 1981. 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 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 Beetson dead 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 was also an integral part of consecutive premierships for Easts in 1974 and 1975, and cemented his international status when he led Australia to World Cup victory in 1975 and 1977. He captain-coached Easts in 1977 and 1978, then joined Parramatta for 1979 and 1980. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Beetson's first job was as a postie cycling around Roma delivering mail which kept him fit to play football. Arthur Beetson - Wikipedia "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. He was known and immortalised by his performance of eating 11 hot dogs before a gala dinner for the Australian team in 1973.