Tom McNab (July 15, 1933 – April 5, 2006) is a former

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player who represented

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at international level. McNab, who captained and Auckland select side against visiting

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in 1967, made his full

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debut in a 3–5 loss to

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on 5 November 1967 and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 0–0 draw

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on 25 July 1969.

Personal life

Following his retirement from football, McNab was injured in a workplace accident and spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair. He died on 5 April 2006, aged 72.

Honours

Wrexham *

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: 1956–57 Eastern Suburbs *

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References

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