Hugh McLaughlin (13 October 1935 – 21 May 2004)[1][2] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s and 1960s.
| Hugh McLaughlin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Hugh E. McLaughlin | ||
| Date of birth | 13 October 1935 | ||
| Date of death | 21 May 2004 (aged 68) | ||
| Original team(s) | South Melbourne juniors | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1955–1964 | South Melbourne | 116 (5) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
McLaughlin was a back pocket player who made his debut for South Melbourne in 1955. The previous year, he had trained with Footscray.[3] He came second in South Melbourne's best and fairest award in 1962.[4] His father, also named Hugh, 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 Terry Daniher to the club in 1975.[5]
References
edit- ^ "That was the week that was: Vale". The Football Record (Round 4): 52–53. 2004.
- ^ "Hugh McLaughlin – Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "Brother of Geelong star joins Bulldogs". The Argus. Melbourne. 14 March 1953. p. 13. Retrieved 26 June 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Stars of 1962: South Melbourne". The Football Record: 9. 20 April 1963.
- ^ Hobbs, Greg (1992). "Putting the feet up". The Football Record (Round 2): 52–53.
External links
edit- Hugh McLaughlin Jr.'s playing statistics from AFL Tables
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