Kevin Yow Yeh facts for kids
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| Full name | Kevin Yow Yeh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1941 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 27 June 1975 (aged 33–34) Mackay Jail, Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Yow Yeh (born 1941, died June 27, 1975) was a talented Australian rugby league player. He was known for playing as a winger for the Balmain Tigers. His great-nephew, Jharal Yow Yeh, also became a famous rugby league player.
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Kevin Yow Yeh's Rugby Journey
Kevin Yow Yeh was a skilled rugby league player from Australia. He played in a position called winger. This player usually runs fast along the sides of the field.
Early Days in Queensland Rugby
Kevin Yow Yeh started his rugby league career in Gladstone, Queensland. He played for a team called the Redcliffe Dolphins. In 1964, he was named the best player for the Redcliffe club. The next year, in 1965, his team won the Brisbane Rugby League grand final. They beat a team called Valleys at Lang Park.
Playing for the Balmain Tigers
After his success in Queensland, Kevin Yow Yeh moved to Sydney. He joined the Balmain Tigers team. Another great player, Arthur Beetson, also moved to Balmain with him. They were both sold for about 1,500 pounds each. Kevin's friends often called him "Rab" or "Rabbie."
His most exciting moment with Balmain was in his first season. He played in the 1966 NSWRFL season grand final. This big game was against the St. George Dragons. Even though Balmain lost that game, it was a huge achievement to play in the final. Kevin played for the Balmain Tigers for two seasons. He found it hard to get used to city life. So, he decided to return home after the 1967 NSWRFL season. People still remember a great tackle he was involved in during 1966. It was made by Canterbury's fullback, Les Johns, at the Sydney Sports Ground.
Remembering Kevin Yow Yeh
Kevin Yow Yeh passed away on June 27, 1975. He was in Mackay, Queensland, at the time. He is remembered as a talented player who made a mark in rugby league.
