title: Ben Beevers
text: # Ben Beevers
  
  Graham "Ben" Beevers (born 14 June 1961) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Ovenden ARLFC and Halifax, as a prop, or second-row.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  ### Halifax
  
  Ben was at Halifax for ten years which included 10 appearances (2 as a substitute) in Halifax's victory in the Championship during the 1985–86 season.
  
  Beevers played at prop (replaced by substitute Neil James) in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St Helens in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.
  
  Ben Beevers was a fantastic asset for Halifax. He did not score many tries but he was a whole-hearted prop forward who gave his all for the team. He was awarded a testimonial by the club in 1990. Ben recalls that one of his best moments was holding the Challenge Cup triumphant after the 1987 Challenge Cup final.
  
  