Hugh Gordon McEwen (2 April 1877 – 7 March 1914[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Hugh McEwen | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Hugh Gordon McEwen | ||
Date of birth | (1877-04-02)2 April 1877 | ||
Place of birth | Casterton, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 7 March 1914(1914-03-07) (aged 36) | ||
Place of death | Casterton, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Hamilton/Ormond College | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1897–1901 | Fitzroy | 32 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1901. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
McEwen, who began at Fitzroy in their debut VFL season, was a defender from Hamilton. He played as a back pocket in his club's 1899 premiership side and was in the same position when they lost the 1900 Grand Final to Melbourne.
Fitzroy Football Club 1899 VFL premiers | |
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