Arthur Keegan

Arthur Keegan (6 November 1938 – 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 FC, Bramley and Batley, as a goal-kicking, and was captain of Hull between 1965 and 1971, 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.

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 (2 matches), in 1967 against France (2 matches), and Australia (3 matches), 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 Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967.

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 56) in Dewsbury district), Bridget Keegan (born November 6, 1970, birth registered during fourth ¼ 1970 in Dewsbury district), and Amelia Keegan (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1972 (age 52) 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 39).