Arthur Keegan

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Arthur Keegan (6 November 1938[1] – 3 November 2008), also known by the nickname of "Ollie", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for West Town Boys ARLFC (in Dewsbury), Hull F.C., Bramley and Batley, as a goal-kicking Template:Rlp,[2] and was captain of Hull between 1965 and 1971,[3] and coached at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Bramley, after serving in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment.

Background

Arthur Keegan was born in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 69 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Keegan won caps for England while at Hull in 1969 against Wales, and France,[4] and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1966 against Australia (2 matches), in 1967 against France (2 matches), and Australia (3 matches), in 1968 against France, and in 1969 against France.[5]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Keegan played at Template:Rlp, and scored 1-conversion, and 4-penalty goals in Hull F.C.'s 13–30 defeat by Wigan in the 1958–59 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959.[6][7]

County Cup Final appearances

Keegan played Template:Rlp in Hull F.C.'s 7–8 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1967–68 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967.

Coaching career

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Keegan was the coach in Bramley's 15–7 victory over Widnes in the 1973 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1973–74 season at Naughton Park, Widnes on Tuesday 18 December 1973.

Genealogical information

Arthur Keegan's marriage to Anne (née Bottomley) was registered during fourth ¼ 1966 in Dewsbury district. They had children; Lucy Keegan (birth registered during first ¼ 1968 (age 57–58)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". in Dewsbury district), Bridget Keegan (born Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., birth registered during fourth ¼ 1970 in Dewsbury district), and Amelia Keegan (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1972 (age 53–54)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". in Dewsbury district). Arthur Keegan's second marriage was to Jackie. They had children; the twins; Thomas Keegan, and Rhys Keegan born c. 1985 (age 40–41)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"..[8]

References

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External links

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