Hugh McQueen
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Hugh McQueen (b. 1 October 1867 - d. 8 April 1944) played as a Winger for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th century.
[edit] Life and playing career
Born in Harthill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Hugh McQueen played for Leith Athletic before being signed by Liverpool manager John McKenna in October 1892, along with his older brother, Matt. Having the distinction of being one of the first players to represent the Reds he made his debut in a Lancashire League match against Hyde Park United, which Liverpool won 8-0, he went on to help the Anfield club gain promotion to the Football League Division Two at the first attempt.
He was also chosen to play in Liverpool's first ever League match, another 8-0 victory this time over Middlesbrough Ironopolis. The wing man missed just one game as Liverpool went the whole season (28 games) unbeaten, they then went on to beat Newton Heath, later to become Man United, in the promotion test match. Liverpool's stay in the top flight was brief, being relegated straight back down to the second tier by the end of the their first season in Division One.
McQueen moved to Derby in July 1895, he also represented Q.P.R Gainsborough Trinity and Fulham.
[edit] Career details
As a player:
- Liverpool FC (1892 - 1895): 63 appearances, 17 goals - Lancashire League Winners medal 1893, Football League Division Two Winners medal 1894
