Graham "Ben" Beevers (born 14 June 1961) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for

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ARLFC and Halifax, as a , or .

Playing career

Halifax

Beevers was at Halifax for ten years which included ten appearances (two as a substitute) in Halifax's victory in the

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during the 1985–86 season. Beevers played at (replaced by substitute Neil James) in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St Helens in the

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Final during the 1986–87 season at

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on Saturday 2 May 1987.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beevers, Ben 1961 births Living people English rugby league players Halifax Panthers players Place of birth missing (living people) Rugby league props Rugby league players from Halifax, West Yorkshire Rugby league second-rows 20th-century English sportsmen