Arthur McCabe (1871 – 22 April 1930) was an English

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who played as an outside left. Born in Sheffield, McCabe started his career with local side Heeley before spending time with Rotherham Town. It was from Rotherham that his home town club Sheffield United signed him in July 1892. United were now a

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side and McCabe was unable to break into the first team, spending the majority of his time at

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playing in the reserves. His only competitive start for the Blades came in a

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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

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appearances before joining

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in January 1896. His time with Manchester City was unsuccessful and he made only one further league appearance for the Lancashire club before joining

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the following summer. In his later years, McCabe operated hotels in Sheffield. 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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McCabe, Arthur English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Rotherham Town F.C. (1878) players Sheffield United F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Ilkeston Town F.C. (1880s) players Footballers from Sheffield 1871 births 1930 deaths Northern Football League players Suicides by sharp instrument in England