Patrick McDonald
Olympic athlete
1878 – 1954
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Who was Patrick McDonald?
Pat McDonald was born in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. He competed as an American track and field athlete in a variety of the throwing events. He was a member of the Irish American Athletic Club and of the New York City Police Department, working as a traffic cop in Times Square for many years. He was part of a group of Irish-American athletes known as the "Irish Whales."
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- Born
- Jul 29, 1878
Doonbeg - Also known as
- Pat McDonald
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- County Clare
- Died
- May 16, 1954
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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