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.(Kilmarnock player) H. McLaren, FitbaStatsScottish Cup Surprise Kilmarnock's Great Victory Over Rangers, The Glasgow Herald, 8 April 1929 He joined Bradford City in June 1933 from Workington.Frost, p. 401 He made 24 league appearances for the club, scoring once, and also made 1 appearance in the FA Cup.Frost, p. 385 He left the club in July 1935, signing for Tranmere Rovers.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAberdeen1927–28Scottish Division One0000001928–29170001701929–30332413731930–31363604231931–3219000190Total10551011156
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