Person in history
Keith Barnes
Keith Barnes, Welsh-Australian rugby league player and coach (born 1934)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · April 8
- Known as
- rugby league player. Citizenship: Australia, United Kingdom
Their story
Who they were
William Keith Barnes AM, also known by the nickname of "Golden Boots", was a Welsh-born Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He was a fullback for the Australian national team and for the Balmain Tigers. He played in 14 tests between 1959 and 1966, as national captain on 12 occasions. He was known as "Golden Boots" due to his exceptional goal-kicking ability.
Path and career
Awards / honours: Australian Sports Medal and Member of the Order of Australia.
Why this date
Keith Barnes appears on our April 8 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Keith Barnes
When did Keith Barnes die?
April 8 2024.
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