Ben Beevers

BenjaminGraham Beevers, also known by the nickname "Ben", is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Ovenden ARLFC and Halifax, as a prop, or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12.

Ben Beevers
Personal information
Full nameBenjamin Graham Beevers
Bornc. 1961
Halifax, England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1980–≥89 Halifax
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ben Beevers played left-prop, i.e. number 8, (replaced by interchange/substitute Neil James) in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St. Helens in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.

Championship appearances

Ben was at Halifax for ten years which included 10 appearances (2 as a substitute) in Halifax's victory in the Championship during the 1985–86 season.

One-club man

Ben Beevers was a fantastic asset for Halifax. He did not score many tries but he was a whole-hearted prop forward who gave his all for the team. He was awarded a testimonial by the club in 1990. Ben recalls that one of his best moments was holding the Challenge Cup triumphant after the 1987 Challenge Cup final.

References
  1. "Graham Beevers Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Ben Beavers Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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