Patrick Joseph McDonald (born McDonnell; July 29, 1878 – May 16, 1954) 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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Patrick Joseph McDonnell 29 July 1878 Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland
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16 May 1954 (aged 75) New York, New York, United States
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Zodiac | Leo |
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