Original team(s) Duldin Died February 4, 1977 Name Hugh Sr. | Years Club Height/Weight 179 cm / 80 kg | |
Date of birth (1909-07-16)16 July 1909 Date of death 4 February 1977(1977-02-04) (aged 67) 1929–19341935–1937Total South MelbourneFootscray Role Australian Rules Footballer | ||
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.
His namesake son Hugh McLaughlin Jr. also played over 100 games for South Melbourne and represented Victoria at interstate level.
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