Dudley John Beger (1929-1994) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s.

Dudley Beger
Personal information
Full nameDudley John Beger
Born1929
Died18 May 1994 (aged 64–65)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1950–53 Western Suburbs 25 0 5 0 10
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1960 Western Suburbs 22 13 0 9 59
Source: [1]
As of 19 February 2019

Playing and coaching career

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Beger played his grade career at Western Suburbs for four years between 1950 and 1953. After retiring as a player, he went into coaching the lower grades at Wests before ultimately taking over the first grade team for one season in 1960.[2]

Later life

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Beger went on to an administrative career at Western Suburbs, becoming club secretary in the 1970s.

Beger died on 18 May 1994, aged 65.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Dudley Beger - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players.1995 edition. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 19/5/1994
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Vic Hey
1958–1959
Coach
 
Western Suburbs

1960
Succeeded by
Jack Fitzgerald
1961–1964