Matt McGrath, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Matt McGrath

Olympic athletic competitor

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1877

Place of Birth: Nenagh, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 29-Jan-1941

Profession: hammer thrower

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Matthew John "Matt" McGrath (December 28, 1875 – January 29, 1941) was a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, the New York Athletic Club, and the New York City Police Department.
At the time of his death at age 65, he attained the rank of Inspector, and during his career received the NYPD's Medal of Valor twice.
He competed for the U.S.
team in the Olympics in 1908, 1912, 1920 and 1924 (at age 47).
In his prime, he was known as "one of the world's greatest weight throwers."