William Hughes (1910s footballer) explained

William Hughes
Fullname:William John Hughes
Birth Date:1889
Birth Place:Rhyl, Wales
Position:Right half
Clubs1:Rhyl Athletic
Years2:1908–1910
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1910
Clubs3:Huddersfield Town
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Oswestry United
Clubs5:Norwich City
Clubs6:Halifax Town
Years7:1914
Clubs7:Bradford City
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Clubs8:Barrow
Clubs9:Halifax Town

William John Hughes MM (1889–1955) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a right half in the Football League for Newcastle United and Bradford City.[1] [2] [3]

Personal life

Hughes served as a corporal in the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the First World War and won the Military Medal during the course of his service.[4]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United1907–08[5] First Division100010
Bradford City1913–14First Division100010
Career total200020

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 147.
  2. Frost, p. 399
  3. Frost, p. 384
  4. Web site: Newcastle United Footballers in the Great War . 28 October 2019 . North East War Memorials Project.
  5. Web site: William Hughes . 11v11.com . 28 October 2019.