About Tom McCabe
Lived 1881 – 1960 (aged 79). Tom McCabe was a British rugby league player.
Thomas McCabe (21 August 1881 – 29 August 1960) was an English rugby league player.
Born and raised in Widnes, McCabe was a pioneer of the sport in Australia, having moved there as a young adult.
McCabe, a forward, competed with Glebe in the 1908 NSWRFL season and appeared for Australia in the first ever Test between them and New Zealand, held that year at Sydney's Royal Agricultural Society Showground. He also featured on the 1908–09 tour of Great Britain, where he remained and had several seasons with Oldham.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom McCabe?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Tom McCabe born?
Tom McCabe was born on 21 August 1881.
When did Tom McCabe die?
Tom McCabe died on 29 August 1960.
What was Tom McCabe's occupation?
Tom McCabe was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Tom McCabe?
Tom McCabe was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom McCabe (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom McCabe. https://biography.guide/tom-mccabe-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Tom McCabe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-mccabe-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Tom McCabe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-mccabe-rugby-league-player/.
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