About Matt McGrath
Matthew John 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 64, he attained the rank of Police 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." He won seven AAU hammer throw championships, won seven more in the little-contested. In his prime, he was known as "one of the world's greatest weight throwers." McGrath was born on 28 December 1875 in Curraghmore, near Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland, to Tim McGrath, a farmer, and Anne McGrath.
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