Hugh McLaughlin Sr.

Hugh James McLaughlin (16 July 1909 – 4 February 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s.

Family
The son of Hugh James McLaughlin (1882-1918), and Bridget Agnes McLaughlin (1887-1915), née Buckley, Hugh James McLaughlin was born in Stirling, Scotland on 16 July 1909.

He married Karen Emily Barbara Muster on 6 January 1934. Their son, Hugh McLaughlin Jr., also played over 100 games for South Melbourne and also represented Victoria at interstate level.

South Melbourne
McLaughlin was a gutsy half back flanker for South Melbourne, and was a key player with the 1933 premiership side. As well as playing 96 games for South Melbourne, he also represented Victoria at interstate football.

Footscray
In 1935 he his request for a clearance to Footscray was granted because he lived in the area.

Death
He died at the Western General Hospital, in Footscray, Victoria, on the 4 February 1977.