Hugh McLaughlin Sr.

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.

For the American politician, see Hugh J. McLaughlin (politician).

Hugh McLaughlin
Personal information
Full name Hugh James McLaughlin
Date of birth (1909-07-16)16 July 1909
Place of birth Stirling, Scotland
Date of death 4 February 1977(1977-02-04) (aged 67)
Place of death Western General Hospital,
Footscray, Victoria
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

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]

Footnotes
  1. S.M.F.C. Player to Wed, The (Emerald Hill) Record, (Saturday, 6 January 1934), p.1.
  2. A Popular Wedding: McLaughlin—Muster, The (Emerald Hill) Record, (Saturday, 13 January 1934), p.4.
  3. "Footscray Stronger: McLaughlin Seeks Clearance". The Argus. Melbourne. 22 April 1935. p. 11.
  4. Deaths: McLaughlin, The Age, (Monday, 7 February 1977), p.23.

References
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