About Hendrik Bekker
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 74). Hendrik Bekker was a South African rugby union player.
Hendrik Petrus Jordaan Bekker (11 February 1925 — 6 August 1999) was a South African rugby union international.
Born in Dordrecht, Bekker was the eldest of three brothers to play for the Springboks. Another brother, Daniel Bekker, was a two-time Olympic medalist in boxing. He also had a sister who was a national record holder for shot put.
Bekker was capped in 15 Test matches for the Springboks, debuting against England at Twickenham in 1952. A prop, he appeared in all six Tests for the Springboks on the 1956 tour of Australia and New Zealand, including a match up against All Blacks enforcer Kevin Skinner which left him bloodied. He announced his retirement in 1957.
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Who was Hendrik Bekker?
South African rugby union player (1925–1999)
When was Hendrik Bekker born?
Hendrik Bekker was born on 11 February 1925 in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape.
When did Hendrik Bekker die?
Hendrik Bekker died on 6 August 1999 in Pretoria.
What was Hendrik Bekker's occupation?
Hendrik Bekker was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Hendrik Bekker?
Hendrik Bekker was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hendrik Bekker. https://biography.guide/hendrik-bekker/
MLA: "Hendrik Bekker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hendrik-bekker/.
Chicago: "Hendrik Bekker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hendrik-bekker/.
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