A. J. McCosh
Irish-born American surgeon (1858–1908)
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Andrew James McCosh (March 15, 1858 – December 2, 1908) was a distinguished surgeon in New York City.
PositionBack
BornMarch 15, 1858
Belfast, Ireland
Belfast, Ireland
DiedDecember 2, 1908 (aged 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
New York City, New York, U.S.
CollegePrinceton (1874–1876)
| Princeton Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 15, 1858 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | December 2, 1908 (aged 50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Princeton (1874–1876) |
| Awards and highlights | |
| National championship (1874, 1875) | |
Early years
McCosh was born on March 15, 1858, in Belfast, Ireland; the son of Scottish philosopher James McCosh.[1][2] He attended Princeton University, where he was a college football player; captain of the 1876 team.[3][4]