RIP Keith "Golden Boots" Barnes (1934 - 2024)

[BirchgroveTigers]

One of our finest ever players has passed away at the age of 89.

Not many have contributed more to our club.

Thoughts and well wishes to his family.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/keith-barnes-dead-balmain-tigers-mourn-the-death-of-club-legend-nicknamed-golden-boots/news-story/c59311116523b6f0def4b2cdfcb83a07

 

[Shubert]

Vale Mr Keith "golden boots" Barnes, True Tiger

 

[Telltails]

Legend. Sad news.

 

[coivtny]

Was only think about him yesterday. My sympathies to the Balmain side of the merger. He was a great player, a great goalkicker and an absolute gentleman. Both clubs have lost so many of our heroes in the past few years.

 

[innsaneink]

What a legend...never got to see him play, before my time.
I liked him when he was commentating too.
Condolences to the Barnes family & Friends

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Thank you for the memories Keith Barnes. A legend indeed. Mission Accomplished Planet Earth.

 

[Tiger_heart]

RIP, Keith Barnes. A stalwart for the Tigers and for Rugby League.
Keith “Golden Boots” Barnes was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions. The man will live forever.
Condolences to the family.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

One player I wish I saw play. A true legend of the Balmain Tigers & game of rugby league. RIP.

 

[jrtiger]

RIP. a sad day for Balmain and Wests Tigers fans alike.

 

[Stevec]

My greatest memories as a teenager was sitting on the hill at L.O. in the sixties and watching the Tigers and golden boots Keith Barnes
When he was playing you knew you were in with a chance
One memory that lingers is the day we beat the unbeatable Dragons on a windy day at
LO .We were down a point and got a penalty 10 m in on halfway on the bell
Well he kicked it !
RIP Barnsey and thanks for all the great moments

 

[Yossarian]

Sad news indeed. An absolute giant as a player and as an administrator. A man of great honour, integrity and a tireless worker. He built a fantastic side in the 80s and largely held them together for a long time on a smaller budget than rival clubs. I remember seeing him at all the BDRLFC AGMs even after he no longer held a position.

 

[bptiger 0]

They don’t make like that anymore , only seen he play on replays , always seemed like a gentleman, may u rest in peace , GOLDEN BOOT

 

[KingRobbie]

RIP Golden Boots.

 

[jadtiger]

I have only wonderful memories of Keith both on and off the field.Condolences to all of his friends and family,a true legend of the game R.I.P Golden Boots

 

[cktiger]

Keith Barnes was my idol as a kid.
Proudly wore my Balmain jersey with the number one on it everywhere i went.
Had the pleasure of meeting him when I grew up and, as everyone describes him, found him to be a real gentleman.
Vale to the great man.... Golden Boots.

 

[TopTiger]

Recall he retired in 1968 and the Tigers won the competition the next year, it was such a shame he didn't play on for one more year as he thoroughly deserved premiership glory. Was a great player, administrator and gentleman, RIP Keith.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

A very sad day for RL supporters and especially we Balmain Tiger fans. Another great Illawarra fullback. Condolences to his family.

 

[oldprop]

My greatest memories as a teenager was sitting on the hill at L.O. in the sixties and watching the Tigers and golden boots Keith Barnes
When he was playing you knew you were in with a chance
One memory that lingers is the day we beat the unbeatable Dragons on a windy day at
LO .We were down a point and got a penalty 10 m in on halfway on the bell
Well he kicked it !
RIP Barnsey and thanks for all the great moments

Thanks Stevec. I was there that day too. Keith was a great player. It was one of those impossible victories. Rest In Peace.

 

[Todd Packer]

The voice of the midweek AMCO Cup is gone.
R.I.P Golden Boots.

 

[cqtiger]

Sad day for Balmain Tigers.
True legend