Tom McCabe (athletic director)
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Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Died | April 5, 1943 (aged 54) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross |
| Playing career | |
| 1911–1914 | Holy Cross |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1915–1919 | Boston College HS (MA) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1933–1943 | Holy Cross |
Thomas J. McCabe (died April 5, 1943) was an American sportswriter and college athletics administrator who served as graduate manager of athletics at the College of the Holy Cross from 1933 until his death in 1943.
McCabe graduated from The English High School, where he played tackle on three consecutive championship football teams and set a city record in the 1000 yards. He then attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he played end on the football team and was a member of the school's relay team. He played end on the Holy Cross Crusaders varsity football team all four years he attended the school. He was on the relay team his freshman year, but gave up the sport to seek employment. He graduated in 1915 and was the speaker at that year's commencement.[1]
Coaching
After graduating, McCabe became the football, baseball, and basketball coach at Boston College High School. He was chosen to succeed Charles Brickley as head coach of the Boston College Eagles football team in 1918, but World War I forced the school to abandon a traditional football season. When the program was revived in 1919, Frank Cavanaugh was chosen to coach the Eagles. In 1919, McCabe left BC High to become an English teacher at The English High School, a position he held until his death. He also served as a college football official.[1] He served as president of the New England Football Officials Association and vice president of the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials.[2] In 1939 and 1940, McCabe was an unsuccessful candidate for school committee in Brookline, Massachusetts.[3]