About Bobby Hughes
Lived 1892 – 1955 (aged 62–63). Bobby Hughes was a British association football player.
Robert Hughes (5 September 1892 – September 1955) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as an outside forward, most notably for Rochdale, Wigan Borough and Hull City. He scored more than 100 goals during his career and represented the Southern League XI versus the Football League XI in 1915.
Personal life As of 1917, Hughes was working in a government job across Northern England. Second Division 27 3 1 0
28 3 1920–21 First Division 2 0 0 0
2 0 Brentford 1923–24 Third Division South 16 7 1 0
17 7
1924–25 Third Division North 33 11 1 0 1 0 35 11 1925–26 Third Division North 41 6 3 1 5 1 49 8 1929–30 1 34 10
70 15 4 1 9 2 83 18
281 79 13 2 11 2 305 83
Honours Wigan Borough Manchester Senior Cup: 1929–30
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Hughes?
English footballer (1892-1955)
When was Bobby Hughes born?
Bobby Hughes was born on 5 September 1892 in Pelaw.
When did Bobby Hughes die?
Bobby Hughes died in 1955.
What was Bobby Hughes's occupation?
Bobby Hughes was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Hughes?
Bobby Hughes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Hughes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Hughes. https://biography.guide/bobby-hughes-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bobby Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-hughes-association-football-player/.
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