well, I'm looking right at his bio in the '82 FB guide
by olson (2020-02-04 09:57:17)

In reply to: McCabe went to St. Viator *  posted by crazychester

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from the 1982 ND Football Guide

#45 John McCabe

LB....6'3....222...18....Freshman....Arlington Heights, Il

Illinois All State linebacker will aid Irish cause at that spot..earned two letters as linebacker and tight end at Arlington High School...captain of squad senior year..etc

roster says McCabe's coach at Arlington HS was Charles Haines

You are correct
by Hanratty5ND  (2020-02-04 10:36:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

His own LinkedIn profile lists Arlington HS.
Could have sworn he went to Viator...my bad *
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