Arnold Beitzel
Australian rules footballer
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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]
Fullname
Henry Arnold Beitzel
Born
27 May 1897
Pakenham, Victoria
Pakenham, Victoria
Died
6 November 1982 (aged 85)
Townsville, Queensland[1]
Townsville, Queensland[1]
Original team
Shepparton
| Arnold Beitzel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Henry Arnold Beitzel | ||
| Born |
27 May 1897 Pakenham, Victoria | ||
| Died |
6 November 1982 (aged 85) Townsville, Queensland[1] | ||
| Original team | Shepparton | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1919–1920 | St Kilda | 14 (18) | |
| 1921 | Fitzroy | 5 (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.
