Hugh McQueen (1 October 1867 – 8 April 1944) was a Scottish

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, who played for several clubs in the 1890s and 1900s, mainly as an

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. Born in Harthill,

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, McQueen played for Leith Athletic before being signed by

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manager

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in October 1892, along with his older brother,

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.Hugh McQueen
LFCHistory Having the distinction of being one of the first players to represent the ''Reds'', he made his debut in a Lancashire League match against Hyde Park United, which Liverpool won 8–0, he went on to help the

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club gain promotion to the

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at the first attempt. He was also chosen to play in Liverpool's first ever League match, a 2–0 away Brian Pead, Liverpool A Complete Record 1892-1986, Breedon Books, 1986 victory this time over

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. The wing man missed just one game as Liverpool went the whole season (28 games) unbeaten, they then went on to beat

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(later to become

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) in the promotion 'test match'. Liverpool's stay in the top flight was brief, being relegated straight back down to the second tier by the end of their first season in Division One. McQueen moved to

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in July 1895 and played for them in the 1898 FA Cup Final during a six-year spell. He also represented

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, Hibernian and

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during the later part of his career.

Career details

;Liverpool * Lancashire League: 1892–93 *

: 1893–94 ;Derby County *

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: runner-up

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mcqueen, Hugh 1867 births 1944 deaths Liverpool F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Hibernian F.C. players Scottish men's footballers Bo'ness F.C. players Leith Athletic F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Men's association football wingers Scottish Football League players English Football League players Southern Football League players Footballers from North Lanarkshire Scottish baseball players People from Harthill