Shane McGrath (footballer, born 1919)
Appearance
Shane McGrath | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 6 June 1919 | ||
Place of birth | Boort | ||
Date of death | 1 November 1974 | (aged 55)||
Original team(s) | Trafalgar | ||
Height / weight | 183 cm / 89 kg | ||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
James Patrick "Shane" McGrath (6 June 1919 – 1 November 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1940s.
A fullback, McGrath was a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership side before missing the following two seasons due to war service. He was a premiership player again in 1948 and captained the club during his last season, in 1950. McGrath represented Victoria at interstate football regularly.
External links
- Shane McGrath's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Shane McGrath at AustralianFootball.com