John Hughes (footballer, born 1921) explained

John Hughes
Fullname:John Norman Hughes
Position:Outside forward
Birth Date:10 July 1921
Birth Place:Tamworth, England
Death Place:Lichfield, England
Years1:–1947
Clubs1:Tamworth Castle
Years2:1947–1949
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:1949–1952
Clubs3:Tamworth
Years4:1952–195?
Clubs4:Atherstone Town

John Norman Hughes (10 July 1921 – 31 August 2003) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City.[1]

Born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Hughes made his name in non-league football during the Second World War. A versatile player, he joined Birmingham City in June 1947,[2] and made his debut on 6 September 1947 in a 2–1 home win against Luton Town in the Second Division. He played twice more that season at outside right, and a further three times at outside left in the 1948–49 First Division season,[3] but then returned to the non-league game with Tamworth and then with Atherstone Town. In 1955 he was appointed assistant manager of Tamworth.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birmingham City : 1946/47–2007/08 . UK A–Z Transfers . Neil Brown . 20 April 2009.
  2. Book: Matthews, Tony . Birmingham City: A Complete Record . 1995 . Breedon Books . Derby . 99 . 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, pp. 183–84.