Henry Arnold Beitzel (27 May 1897 – 6 November 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club and Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Arnold Beitzel | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Henry Arnold Beitzel | ||
Date of birth | (1897-05-27)27 May 1897 | ||
Place of birth | Pakenham, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 6 November 1982(1982-11-06) (aged 85) | ||
Place of death | Townsville, Queensland[1] | ||
Original team(s) | Shepparton | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1919–1920 | St Kilda | 14 (18) | |
1921 | Fitzroy | 05 0(5) | |
Total | 19 (23) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1921. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
In July 1915, Beitzel enlisted to serve in World War I, having his right thumb amputated while fighting in North Africa and later fighting in France.[3] He also served in World War II.
Arnold's son, Harry Beitzel was the umpire in charge of the 1955 VFL Grand Final.
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