Dick McGrath
American football player and coach (1901–1965)
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Richard James McGrath (June 30, 1901 – October 23, 1965) was a professional football player in the early National Football League (NFL) for the Brooklyn Lions. He also played professionally for the Waterbury Blues in 1925, prior to the club's entry into the NFL in 1926 as the Hartford Blues. He served the Blues, not only as the team's captain, but also as its coach. Prior to his professional career, McGrath played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders
BornJune 30, 1901
Winthrop, Massachusetts, U.S.
Winthrop, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 1965 (aged 64)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Center, Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 30, 1901 Winthrop, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1965 (aged 64) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Holy Cross |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1925 | Waterbury Blues |
| 1926 | Brooklyn Lions |
Coaching | |
| 1925 | Waterbury Blues |
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