W. W. Hughes | |
Alma Mater: | Vanderbilt University |
Coach Years1: | 1902–1903 |
Coach Team1: | Florida State College |
Overall Record: | 5–3–1 |
W. W. Hughes was an American football player and coach former head coach of the Florida State college football program from 1902 to 1903. He was the first person to coach a collegiate football at Florida State University, then known as Florida State College. Over two years, Hughes compiled a record of 5–3–1.
Hughes was a player for Vanderbilt University, and was a Latin professor at Florida State College. Upon his arrival at the college, he volunteered to coach the school's first football team.[1] He was succeeded in 1904 by Jack Forsythe.