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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(2004-05-21) (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


  1. "That was the week that was: Vale". The Football Record (Round 4): 52–53. 2004.
  2. "Hugh McLaughlin – Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  3. "Brother of Geelong star joins Bulldogs". The Argus. Melbourne. 14 March 1953. p. 13. Retrieved 26 June 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Stars of 1962: South Melbourne". The Football Record: 9. 20 April 1963.
  5. Hobbs, Greg (1992). "Putting the feet up". The Football Record (Round 2): 52–53.


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