Hugh McLaughlin (13 October 1935 – 21 May 2004) was an

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er who played with

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in the

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(VFL) during the 1950s and 1960s. McLaughlin was a

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player who made his debut for South Melbourne in 1955. The previous year, he had trained with Footscray. He came second in South Melbourne's

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award in 1962. His father, also named

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, also played football for South Melbourne and Footscray, and was a member of South Melbourne's 1933 Premiership team. After retiring as a player, McLaughlin stayed at South Melbourne as a committeeman and recruiter, including being involved in the recruiting of

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to the club in 1975.

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* 1935 births 2004 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney Swans players Australian people of Scottish descent 20th-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1930s-stub