Arthur McCabe

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArthur John Michael•McCabe
Used nameArthur•McCabe
Nick/petnamesMackker
Born23 June 1887 in Tamworth, New South Wales (AUS)
Died30 July 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales (AUS)
Measurements168 cm
AffiliationsEastern Suburbs Rugby Football Club
NOC Australasia
Nationality Australia
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Arthur McCabe was a fly-half who was chosen for the Wallabies squad that toured the British Isles and France in 1908-09. He played in the 1908 London Olympic, helping Australia win the gold medal. He played in 12 of the 38 matches on the tour, scoring 16 tries. On return to Australia, McCabe turned to professional rugby league, as did several of his teammates. He played for South Sydney Rabbitohs from 1910-14 but never succeeded in becoming a dual-code rugby international, although he played professionally in matches for New South Wales. McCabe died of a heart attack at only 36 years of age.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1908 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) ANZ AUS Arthur McCabe
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Australasia 1 Gold