Hugh McLaughlin Sr.
Australian rules footballer, born 1909
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Hugh James McLaughlin (16 July 1909 – 4 February 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s.
Stirling, Scotland
Western General Hospital,
Footscray, Victoria
| Hugh McLaughlin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Hugh James McLaughlin | ||
| Born |
16 July 1909 Stirling, Scotland | ||
| Died |
4 February 1977 (aged 67) Western General Hospital, Footscray, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Duldin | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–1934 | South Melbourne | 96 (0) | |
| 1935–1937 | Footscray | 33 (0) | |
| Total | 129 (0) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Hugh James McLaughlin (1882-1918), and Bridget Agnes McLaughlin (1887-1915), née Buckley, Hugh James McLaughlin was born in Stirling, Scotland on 16 July 1909.
He married Karen Emily Barbara Muster on 6 January 1934.[1][2] Their son, Hugh McLaughlin Jr., also played over 100 games for South Melbourne and also represented Victoria at interstate level.
Football
South Melbourne
McLaughlin was a gutsy half back flanker for South Melbourne, and was a key player with the 1933 premiership side. As well as playing 96 games for South Melbourne, he also represented Victoria at interstate football.
Footscray
In 1935 he his request for a clearance to Footscray was granted because he lived in the area.[3]
Death
He died at the Western General Hospital, in Footscray, Victoria, on the 4 February 1977.[4]
