Hugh McLaughlin Sr.
| Hugh McLaughlin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 16 July 1909 | ||
| Date of death | 4 February 1977 (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 | 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 | |||
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
- ^ "Footscray Stronger: McLaughlin Seeks Clearance". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 22 April 1935. p. 11. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
External links
- Hugh McLaughlin Sr.'s playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Hugh McLaughlin Sr. at AustralianFootball.com
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