Arthur Keegan


Arthur Keegan, 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, Hull F.C., Bramley and Batley, as a goal-kicking, i.e. number 1, and was captain of Hull during the 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70 and 1970–71 seasons, 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, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1966 against Australia, in 1967 against France, and Australia, in 1968 against France, and in 1969 against France.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Keegan played at, and scored 1-conversion, and 4-penalty goals in Hull FC'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.

County Cup Final appearances

Keegan played in Hull FC's 7-8 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1967–68 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, 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 was registered during fourth ¼ 1966 in Dewsbury district. They had children; Lucy Keegan, Bridget Keegan, and Amelia Keegan. Arthur Keegan's second marriage was to Jackie. They had children; the twins; Thomas Keegan, and Rhys Keegan born.