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James L. McCusker (b. abt. 1869) was an American swimmer known for his high-profile swims against top competitors in the 1890s and early 1900s.McCusker was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States living in Everett Massachusetts. After winning a three-man September 1891 swimming race at Lake Quinsigamond against John Leavitt and Robert Magree for a prize of $750 he was declared the American champion.