Arthur McCabe (footballer) explained

Arthur McCabe
Fullname:Arthur McCabe
Birth Date:1871
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Death Place:Eyam, England
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Heeley
Years1:1891–1892
Clubs1:Rotherham Town
Years2:1892–1895
Clubs2:Sheffield United
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1895–1896
Clubs3:Rotherham Town
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:1896
Clubs4:Manchester City
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:1896–1897
Clubs5:Ilkeston Town

Arthur McCabe (1871 – 22 April 1930) was an English footballer who played as an outside left. Born in Sheffield, McCabe started his career with local side Heeley before spending time with Rotherham Town.[1]

It was from Rotherham that his home town club Sheffield United signed him in July 1892. United were now a Football League side and McCabe was unable to break into the first team, spending the majority of his time at Bramall Lane playing in the reserves. His only competitive start for the Blades came in a Northern League fixture in January 1893, but despite this he remained with the club until July 1895.

United allowed McCabe to return to Rotherham Town, for whom he made 18 league appearances before joining Manchester City in January 1896. His time with Manchester City was unsuccessful and he made only one further league appearance for the Lancashire club before joining Ilkeston Town the following summer.

In his later years, McCabe operated hotels in Sheffield.[2] In 1930, McCabe was found dead with a self-inflicted stab wound to his throat in his home. He was found with a razor in his hand.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham. Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. 2008. 210. 978-1-874718-69-7.
  2. News: Found Dead by Son . 18 October 2023 . The Leicester Mail . 24 April 1930 . 15.
  3. News: Eyam Man Found Dead . 18 October 2023 . Evening Telegraph . 23 April 1930 . 3.