About Barry van Heekeren
Lived 1932 – 2004 (aged 71). Barry van Heekeren was a rugby league player.
Barry Van Heekeren (1932–2004) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.
Playing career An Eastern Suburbs junior and lower grade player in the early 1950s, Barry Van Heekeren joined St. George third grade in 1955 and was used 5 times during the 1955 season in first grade. He later returned to Easts as an administrator, and after 30 years as Operations Manager at the Roosters, he was awarded Life Membership in 2002.
Coaching career Known by the nickname 'Mocca', Barry Van Heekeren was also the coach of the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team in 1968 and 1973.
Death Barry Van Heekeren died on 25 January 2004.
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Who was Barry van Heekeren?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Barry van Heekeren born?
Barry van Heekeren was born on 7 March 1932 in Paddington.
When did Barry van Heekeren die?
Barry van Heekeren died on 25 January 2004.
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Barry van Heekeren was a rugby league player.
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