About Frank McGrath
Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 90). Frank McGrath was an Australian australian rules football player.
Francis Gerard McGrath (22 August 1917 – 27 May 2008) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
McGrath, who managed eight games for the Blues in their 1945 premiership season, after a two-game stint with Melbourne, was the older brother of JP "Shane" McGrath, the former Melbourne captain and dual premiership full-back.
McGrath also served in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank McGrath?
Australian rules footballer (1917-2008)
When was Frank McGrath born?
Frank McGrath was born on 22 August 1917 in Lake Marmal.
When did Frank McGrath die?
Frank McGrath died on 27 May 2008.
What was Frank McGrath's occupation?
Frank McGrath was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Frank McGrath?
Frank McGrath was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank McGrath (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank McGrath. https://biography.guide/frank-mcgrath-australian-rules-football-player/
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