Henry Thomas "Honolulu" Hughes Jr. (May 4, 1907 – December 27, 1963) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves. He played college football at Oregon State University.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | May 14, 1907 Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S. |
| Died: | December 27, 1963 (aged 56) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Punahou School (Honolulu) |
| College: | Oregon State |
| Position: | Back |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Hughes graduated from Punahou School in 1927[1] and became the first Native Hawaiian to attend Oregon State.[2] While a football player for the Oregon State Beavers, he would entertain the crowds during halftime by kicking the ball barefoot.[1] After college, he became the first native Hawaiian to play professional football.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ex-Football Star Henry Hughes Dies". The Honolulu Advertiser. December 29, 1963. p. 31. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hughes Henry Thomas". Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame Profile Archived July 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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