About George Beadle
Lived 1914 – 1944 (aged 30). George Beadle was a New Zealand rugby league player.
George William Beadle was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
Playing career Beadle represented South Auckland and was selected for the 1939-40 New Zealand tour of Great Britain. The touring party had arrived in Britain and played in several tour games before the outbreak of World War II meant the tour was abandoned without any test matches being played.
Death Beadle was killed in a mining accident in Huntly on 1 July 1944, aged 30. He was crushed by a fall of coal. All the rugby league matches played by his United club area were cancelled as a mark of respect.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Beadle?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was George Beadle born?
George Beadle was born on 17 March 1914 in New Zealand.
When did George Beadle die?
George Beadle died on 1 July 1944.
What was George Beadle's occupation?
George Beadle was a rugby league player.
What nationality was George Beadle?
George Beadle was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Beadle (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Beadle. https://biography.guide/george-beadle/
MLA: "George Beadle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-beadle/.
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