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Rugby league is mourning the loss of one of its true greats with the news that Keith Barnes has died aged 89.
Nicknamed 'Golden Boots' due to his outstanding goalkicking skills, the Tigers legend played 194 games during a 13-year career with Balmain from 1955 to 1968, slotting home an incredible 742 goals - including 11 in a single match.
Barnes - who was born in Wales and came to Australia aged 15 - also starred in 12 matches for NSW and made 17 appearances for the Kangaroos national side.
Barnes (left) is pictured playing for Australia during a career that saw him rack up 194 matches for his beloved Balmain Tigers before going on to
