A tidy article on his rugby life here, in both codes. “The truth is I was a Rugby League player born in Wales,” he says. “I loved it. It was the best move I ever made. I was born to play the game." https://nation.cymru/sport/the-rugby-li ... -so-young/

A tidy article on his rugby life here, in both codes. “The truth is I was a Rugby League player born in Wales,” he says. “I loved it. It was the best move I ever made. I was born to play the game." https://nation.cymru/sport/the-rugby-li ... -so-young/

I am sparing with the term legend. I would use it for Bevan. Both of them.

This photo….. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/re ... fullscreen

This photo….. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/re ... fullscreen

Bongser accidentally found himself brought to this thread (hate tracker pads - give me the mouse, Lennie) and assumed the same as you, Speculator. Even as a 'rival' fan, felt the same relief too.

I remember as a kid watching Wire v Saints at Knowsley Road. We had somehow ended up with tickets for the old wooden main stand and ended up among the locals - John Bevan singlehandedly won us the game, scoring 4 tries and just generally being John Bevan ... even the locals applauded him at the end.

Put simply, John Bevan was box office, one of those small number of players who, even as an opposition fan, you were excited to see.

He was also one of the few players from that era who I can confidently say would have been just as successful in today's game.

An absolute legend.

Apologies everyone, I did not mean to scare you all!

I read it and though it a good article to share.
As a Welsh RU fan born in the late 60s, I can just about remember him, so it's good to read articles like this.