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George Samuel Hughes Sr.

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George Samuel Hughes Sr.

Birth
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Death
5 Feb 2009 (aged 83)
Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
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Crepe Myrtle Lawn, 6-91-4
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Professional Football Player. He played at the tackle and guard positions for five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played collegiate football at William & Mary where he received All-Southern Conference recognition. Hughes was chosen by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1950 NFL Draft. He appeared in 60 career regular season games while achieving Pro Bowl selection two-times (1951, 1953). He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
Professional Football Player. He played at the tackle and guard positions for five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played collegiate football at William & Mary where he received All-Southern Conference recognition. Hughes was chosen by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1950 NFL Draft. He appeared in 60 career regular season games while achieving Pro Bowl selection two-times (1951, 1953). He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: SWF
  • Added: Feb 6, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33605236/george_samuel-hughes: accessed ), memorial page for George Samuel Hughes Sr. (19 Aug 1925–5 Feb 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33605236, citing Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.