Garry Hughes (rugby league)

Garry Hughes (b. 29 October 1952) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Garry Hughes
Personal information
Full nameGarry Michael Hughes
Born (1952-10-29) 29 October 1952 (age 72)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1974–84 Canterbury-Bankstown 159 14 19 1 81
RelativesCorey Hughes (son)
Glen Hughes (son)
Steven Hughes (son)
Graeme Hughes (brother)
Mark Hughes (brother)
Peter Moore (uncle)

He is the brother of Graeme Hughes and Mark Hughes. They played together in Canterbury's 1980 premiership side.

His sons Glen, Corey and Steven also played for the club.

After retirement he worked for the Bulldogs as football manager. He was sacked from this job in 2004 following an incident at Coffs Harbour.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Masters, Roy (3 April 2010). "Bulldogs settle with Hughes but unfinished business remains". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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