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

Dick McGrath
Date of birth(1901-06-30)June 30, 1901
Place of birthWinthrop, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of deathOctober 23, 1965(1965-10-23) (aged 64)
Place of deathVirginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Center, Tackle
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
US collegeHoly Cross
Career history
As coach
1925Waterbury Blues
As player
1925Waterbury Blues
1926Brooklyn Lions
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