Hugh McLaughlin, Sr.

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 / weight 179 cm / 80 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1929–1934
1935–1937
Total		 South Melbourne
Footscray		 096 (0)
033 (0)
129 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937.
Career highlights
  • 1933 Premiership player
  • Victorian representative

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.

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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