Bill Hughes (American football)

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Bill Hughes
Born:(1915-04-11)April 11, 1915
Van Alstyne, Texas
Died:July 6, 1978(1978-07-06) (aged 63)
Pinellas County, Florida
Career information
Position(s) Offensive lineman
College University of Texas
Career history
As player
1937–1940 Philadelphia Eagles
1941 Chicago Bears

Bill Hughes (1915-1978) was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. [1]

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