Hugh McLaren (footballer, born 1901)

Hugh McDonald McLaren (13 January 1901 – 8 March 1971) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Career
Born in Kilwinning, McLaren played for Dalry Thistle, Nithsdale Wanderers, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, Workington, Bradford City, Tranmere Rovers, Rochdale and Ashley Bridge.

During a short loan at Kilmarnock from Aberdeen he played only two games: the semi-final and final of the 1928–29 Scottish Cup, returning north with a winner's medal after helping the Killie defence keep clean sheets against the forwards of Celtic at Ibrox followed by Rangers at Hampden. He joined Bradford City in June 1933 from Workington. He made 24 league appearances for the club, scoring once, and also made 1 appearance in the FA Cup. He left the club in July 1935, signing for Tranmere Rovers.