About John McLaughlin
Lived 1890 – 1973 (aged 82–83). John McLaughlin was an association football player.
In his first year at senior level with Hamilton Academical, he took part in the 1911 Scottish Cup Final, which Accies lost to Celtic after a replay. He also played for Morton before retiring during World War I to pursue his other profession of a dentist, although he returned to Hamilton for one season once the conflict had ended.
His father, also John Herbert McLaughlin, was a prominent figure in 19th-century Scottish football, serving as chairman of Celtic and president of both the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McLaughlin?
Scottish footballer
When was John McLaughlin born?
John McLaughlin was born in 1890 in Dennistoun.
When did John McLaughlin die?
John McLaughlin died in 1973 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
What was John McLaughlin's occupation?
John McLaughlin was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McLaughlin (footballer, born 1890)
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