George Hughes (American football)
American football player (1925–2009)
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George Hughes (August 19, 1925 – February 5, 2009) was a guard who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hughes attended the College of William and Mary. He died February 5, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Hampton.[1]
BornAugust 19, 1925
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2009 (aged 83)
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Tackle, guard | ||||||||
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| Born | August 19, 1925 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | February 5, 2009 (aged 83) Hampton, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) | ||||||||
| College | William & Mary | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1950: 3rd round, 34th overall pick | ||||||||
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Hughes was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
