About Billy Hughes
Lived 1929 – 2003 (aged 74). Billy Hughes was a British association football player.
William Hughes (3 March 1929 – 17 October 2003) was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger.
Career Born in Glasgow, Hughes played for Newcastle United as an amateur before signing professional terms with York City in May 1951. He died in West Knapton, North Yorkshire at the age of 74 on 17 October 2003.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Hughes?
British footballer (1929-2003)
When was Billy Hughes born?
Billy Hughes was born on 3 March 1929 in Glasgow.
When did Billy Hughes die?
Billy Hughes died on 17 October 2003 in West Knapton.
What was Billy Hughes's occupation?
Billy Hughes was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Hughes?
Billy Hughes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Hughes (footballer, born March 1929)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Hughes. https://biography.guide/billy-hughes-association-football-player-1929/
MLA: "Billy Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-hughes-association-football-player-1929/.
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