Ben Heaton (12 March 1990 – 22 June 2023) was an English professional rugby league player who played as a centre, second row or fullback for Oldham, Halifax, Batley Bulldogs and Hunslet.
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| Full name | Benjamin Graham Heaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 March 1990 Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 23 June 2023 (aged 33) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 0 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Wing, Second-row, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editHeaton started his career with Oldham before joining Halifax in the Championship. While at Halifax, he spent time on loan with the Batley Bulldogs.[3][4]
In October 2018, Heaton signed a one-year deal with League 1 club Hunslet.[5]
In September 2020, Heaton returned to former club Oldham in the RFL Championship.[6] In 2022, he joined local amateur club, Higginshaw.[7]
Death
editOn 23 June 2023, Halifax Panthers announced that Heaton had died on 23 June, at the age of 33. His cause of death has not been released.[8]
References
edit- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Player Summary: Ben Heaton". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Match Report: Eagles Vs Batley". Sheffield Eagles. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Heaton recognised by 'Rugby League World'". Oldham R.L.F.C. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hunslet pull off Ben Heaton coup". Love Rugby League. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Ben Heaton Comes Home on Two Year Deal". www.roughyeds.co.uk. 30 Sep 2020. Retrieved 26 Feb 2021.
- ^ "Ben Heaton now at Higgy". Oldham Rugby League Football Club. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Ben Heaton: Halifax Panthers play tribute to former player who died last night, aged 33". Halifax Courier. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.