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Barry Beitzel

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Barry Beitzel
Personal information
Full name Barry Emson Beitzel
Date of birth (1934-12-20)20 December 1934
Date of death 26 February 2025(2025-02-26) (aged 90)
Original team(s) Sale
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 72 kg (159 lb)
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1955 Carlton 2 (0)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Barry Beitzel (20 December 1934 – 26 February 2025) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Beitzel transferred from Morwell to Sale in mid 1954 when he got Promoted in his job at the Post Master General department. In 1955 he was recruited by Carlton where he played two senior games. Unable to play another senior game Beitzel decided to transfer to Williamstown (VFA) mid 1957. He joined his elder brother, Eric. Beitzel played in the 1958 and 1959 Williamstown premiership teams. He retired after 1960 season.

Barry was the cousin of former VFL umpire Harry Beitzel. Beitzel died on 26 February 2025, at the age of 90.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 58. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
  2. ^ Alex. "Barry Beitzel". Mason Park Funerals. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
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