Richard James McGrath (June 30, 1901 – October 23, 1965) was a professional football player in the early National Football League (NFL) for the Brooklyn Lions. He also played professionally for the Waterbury Blues in 1925, prior to the club's entry into the NFL in 1926 as the Hartford Blues. He served the Blues, not only as the team's captain, but also as its coach. Prior to his professional career, McGrath played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders
| Date of birth | June 30, 1901 |
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| Place of birth | Winthrop, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of death | October 23, 1965 (aged 64) |
| Place of death | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | Center, Tackle |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| US college | Holy Cross |
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| As coach | |
| 1925 | Waterbury Blues |
| As player | |
| 1925 | Waterbury Blues |
| 1926 | Brooklyn Lions |
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