James Patrick "Shane" McGrath (6 June 1919 – 1 November 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1940s.
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Patrick McGrath | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Lake Marmal, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 1 November 1974 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | North Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Trafalgar | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1940–1950 | Melbourne | 118 (3) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A fullback, McGrath was a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership side before missing the following two seasons due to war service.[1] He was a premiership player again in 1948 and captained the club during his last season, in 1950. McGrath represented Victoria at interstate football regularly.
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