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.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1]
United allowed McCabe to return to Rotherham Town, for whom he made 18 league appearances before joining Manchester City in January 1896.[1] 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.[1]
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
- ^ "Found Dead by Son". The Leicester Mail. 24 April 1930. p. 15. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Eyam Man Found Dead". Evening Telegraph. 23 April 1930. p. 3. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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