Hank Hughes
American football player (1907–1963)
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Henry Thomas "Honolulu" Hughes Jr. (May 4, 1907 – December 27, 1963) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers.
PositionBack
BornMay 14, 1907
Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S.
Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1963 (aged 56)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
High schoolPunahou School (Honolulu)
Hughes in 1927 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 14, 1907 Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 1963 (aged 56) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Punahou School (Honolulu) |
| College | Oregon State |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Hughes graduated from Punahou School in 1927,[1] and became the first Native Hawaiian to attend Oregon State University.[2] While a football player for the Beavers, he would entertain the crowds during halftime by kicking the ball barefoot.[1]
