Hughie Ferguson

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Scottish footballer (1898-1930)

United Kingdom FootballersLived 1898 to 1930 · aged 31

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Hugh Ferguson was a Scottish professional footballer. , to begin his professional career. He established himself as a consistent scorer playing as a centre forward, finishing as the top goalscorer in the Scottish Football League on three occasions between 1918 and 1921.

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Ferguson (jumping, right) heads a ball while playing for Parkhead Juniors in the 1916 Scottish Junior Cup final.

Ferguson (left) advances on goal during his senior debut for Motherwell in August 1916.

Third Lanark's team during their 1923 tour - Ferguson standing, third from left

Teams 4

Dundee F.C.1929-1930

Cardiff City F.C.1925-1929

Scottish Football League XI1920-1922

Motherwell F.C.1916-1925

Career record

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1929-1930172

1925-192911777

1920-192233

1916-1925288284

Connected to Hughie 6

Noel BlakeAlso played for Dundee F.C.

John Tait RobertsonAlso played for Scottish Football League XI

Derek AdamsAlso played for Motherwell F.C.

Peter MarinelloAlso played for Motherwell F.C.

Jocky ScottAlso played for Dundee F.C.Dario MorelloAlso played for Dundee F.C.

About this person

Hugh Ferguson was a Scottish professional footballer. Born in Motherwell, he played for Parkhead at junior level as an amateur and was one of the most sought-after young players in Scotland before signing for his hometown club, Motherwell F.C., to begin his professional career. He established himself as a consistent scorer playing as a centre forward, finishing as the top goalscorer in the Scottish Football League on three occasions between 1918 and 1921. His 284 league goals remains a record at the club and, by 1925, he was the highest-scoring player in the history of the Scottish League.

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