Hugh James McLaughlin (16 July 1909 – 4 February 1977) was an

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footballer who played with

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and Footscray in the

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(VFL) during the 1930s.

Family

The son of Hugh James McLaughlin (1882-1918), and Bridget Agnes McLaughlin (1887-1915), née Buckley, Hugh James McLaughlin was born in

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, Scotland on 16 July 1909. He married Karen Emily Barbara Muster on 6 January 1934. 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

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at interstate football.

Footscray

In 1935 he his request for a clearance to Footscray was granted because he lived in the area.

Death

He died at the

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, in

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, on the 4 February 1977.Deaths: McLaughlin, ''The Age'', (Monday, 7 February 1977), p.23.
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Footnotes

References

McLaughlin's Career, ''The Argus'', (Friday, 4 September 1936), p.9.

'Forward', "Footscray Captain Resigns: Dockendorff's Move: Morrison Elected: McLaughlin's Position", ''The Age'', (Wednesday, 7 July 1937), p.17.

"When Irish Eyes are Smiling": Still the Masterpiece of Hughie McLaughlin, ''The (Emerald Hill) Record'', (Saturday, 12 June 1937), p.5.

External links

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at ''Boyles Football Photos''. 1909 births 1977 deaths Sportspeople from Stirling VFL/AFL players born outside Australia Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney Swans players Sydney Swans premiership players Western Bulldogs players Scottish emigrants to Australia VFL/AFL premiership players Scottish players of Australian rules football {{AFL-bio-1909-stub