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Paul McCabe

b. 1959

Australian rugby league footballer

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Born 1959. Paul McCabe is an Australian rugby league player.

Paul McCabe (born 4 August 1959 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for several clubs as well as representing Queensland in State of Origin series. McCabe was also a member of the 1982 "Invincibles" Kangaroos side, playing in the third Test against Great Britain. His older brother John was also a Queensland representative player in the 1970s who played for the Valley's in the BRL.

Playing career In 1981, McCabe was selected to play for both New South Wales and Queensland. He played the first two games of the series for the Blues and the third game, selected on state of origin rules, for the Maroons. He is one of the few Queensland origin players to have previously played for the Blues.

McCabe played for North Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Manly-Warringah and Balmain before returning to Queensland. He is one of six players to ever represent NSW and QLD in the same origin series, He also represented Sydney City Firsts and Brisbane, McCabe also played origin in 1983 and 1985, but wasn't able to play in 1984 due to injury.

Personal life He now is a father of 3, Jacob McCabe (born 1991), Jessica McCabe (born 1992), and Emily McCabe (born 1995).

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Padua College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul McCabe?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Paul McCabe born?

Paul McCabe was born on 4 August 1959 in Toowoomba.

What is Paul McCabe's occupation?

Paul McCabe is a rugby league player.

What nationality is Paul McCabe?

Paul McCabe is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul McCabe

· Wikidata: Q7152299

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