Paul McGrath is a retired Irish footballer, who played as a defender from 1981 until 1998. McGrath is widely recognised as one of the greatest players to have ever come out of Ireland. In a career greatly hampered by physical and off-the-field problems, he played 14 professional seasons with Aston Villa and Manchester United. A tough tackler and brilliant reader of the game, he played extensively despite persistent problems with his knees. He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United Also a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, he appeared at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team's first-ever international tournament. 

December 4th, 1959 in Ealing (Age 64)