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Artie beetson one of footballs greats has died age 66 RIP artie
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/a...201-1o7vz.html
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There are not too many sporting people that I really look up to, but he was one of them.
As a QLDer he inspired a lot of us.
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A great player, gentleman & an inspiration to all.
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One of the true legends.
R.I.P Artie |
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Artie was also a great example of indigenous acheivement , he was the first indigenous Australian to be the captain of a national team in any sport
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I wouldn't say i'm a passionate rugby league follower, in fact don't even really like the game (prefer union) plus, wasn't even living in Australia when he was at his peak but still a household name..RIP Artie
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RIP. True legend, and did a lot of good work outside the game.
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Artie was from the old school of hard knocks.He used to play for his pub sponsored team up in Redcliffe occasionally back in the 80's after he retired.We had to call by the local hospital a few times in the team bus on the way home when he played.On one occasion we had to pick 4 of our players up from the hospital on the way home! LOL. Great guy with real passion.
R.I.P. Artie. |
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RIP Arty!
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Sad the big fellas gone , true legend ...rip arty .
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I remember him coming to our school and telling us stories of old times when he 1st played (was too scared to play league when younger lol!!) real funny guy and true legend.
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They don't make them like that anymore...
Inspiration for everyone... RIP Artie
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Rest In Peace Artie!
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The man had the common touch. Not to many stars of any sport would play C grade darts with his regulars ( he leased Queens Arms hotel early 90's ). Did not miss a game, certainly opened a few eyes walking into another pub with Artie on your team.
He would have a chat to anyone and it didn't matter if you won or lost it was how you played the game. A legend in my eyes . Rest in peace Artie. |
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Back in the day when League was at its best imo - Artie taking on the Poms now the Tests those days were brutal !! but awesum to watch.
RIP Artie.
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Short clip...Hope o/k in this case...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT94EQDY_D8
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There were 400,000 people in the crowd when the first origin was played, but I am happy to say that I actually was.We sat on the concrete terraces with a ten high pyramid of steel XXXX cans in front of us. We used to go regularly to NSW v QLD games before that, but were mainly there to see the coppers belt the crap out of each other (no, not individually, but the teams playing the curtain raiser). I put that night somewhere up with the Roars Grand Final last year.
Artie's not dead....he's an Immortal!!
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I was also at the Gabba when 800,000 people witnessed Qlds first Shield win.
I think some missed the point??
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