Playing Career
Widnes-born Laughton played for St. Paul's the Lowerhouse junior team. He then signed as a professional for St. Helens. From there he went to Wigan, before signing for Widnes.
Doug Laughton played Loose forward/Lock in Widnes' 14-7 victory over Warrington in the 1974–75 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 10 May 1975, the 5-20 defeat to St, Helens in the 1975–76 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 May 1976, the 7-16 defeat to Leeds in the 1976–77 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 7 May 1977, and the 12-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1978–79 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 5 May 1979.
He also led Widnes to victory over the Australian tourists in 1978.
In 1979, he captained Great Britain team on a tour of Australia. In 1979, while playing for Widnes, Laughton won the Man of Steel Award.
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