Billy Hughes (footballer, born March 1929) explained

Billy Hughes
Fullname:William Hughes[1]
Birth Date:3 March 1929
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Death Place:West Knapton, England
Height:5 ft 8+1/2 in[2]
Position:Winger
Years1:?–1951
Years2:1951–1962
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Clubs2:York City
Caps1:0
Caps2:349
Goals1:0
Goals2:55
Totalcaps:349
Totalgoals:55

William Hughes (3 March 1929 – 17 October 2003) was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Born in Glasgow, Hughes played for Newcastle United as an amateur before signing professional terms with York City in May 1951.[2] He was a part of the team which played in the FA Cup semi-final in 1955.[3] He died in West Knapton, North Yorkshire at the age of 74 on 17 October 2003.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J.. Hugman. The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. 2005. Queen Anne Press. 1-85291-665-6. 308 .
  2. Book: Martin . Jarred . Dave . Windross . Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997 . 1997 . Citizen Publications . 0-9531005-0-2 . 51–52 .
  3. Book: Batters , David . York City Football Club . . 2000 . 73 . FA Cup Triumphs and Promotion: 1950–1959 . 0-7524-1568-9 .
  4. Book: Glenda . Rollin . Jack . Rollin . Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2004–2005 . 2004 . Headline Publishing Group . 0-7553-1311-9 . 1026 .