Hugh McLaughlin Sr.

Hugh 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.

Hugh McLaughlin
Personal information
Date of birth (1909-07-16)16 July 1909
Date of death 4 February 1977(1977-02-04) (aged 67)
Original team(s) Duldin
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1929–1934 South Melbourne 096 (0)
1935–1937 Footscray 033 (0)
Total 129 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937.
Career highlights
  • 1933 Premiership player
  • Victorian representative
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

McLaughlin was a gutsy half back flanker and was a key premiership player with South Melbourne in the 1933 side. He played 96 games with South Melbourne as well as representing Victoria at interstate football. In 1935 he was requested a clearance to Footscray as he lived in the area.[1]

His namesake son Hugh McLaughlin Jr. also played over 100 games for South Melbourne and represented Victoria at interstate level.

References
  1. "Footscray Stronger: McLaughlin Seeks Clearance". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 22 April 1935. p. 11. Retrieved 26 June 2014.


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