About Hank Hughes
Lived 1907 – 1963 (aged 56). Hank Hughes was an American american football player.
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 for the Oregon State Beavers.
Hughes graduated from Punahou School in 1927, and became the first Native Hawaiian to attend Oregon State University. While a football player for the Beavers, he would entertain the crowds during halftime by kicking the ball barefoot.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hank Hughes?
American football player (1907-1963)
When was Hank Hughes born?
Hank Hughes was born on 14 May 1907 in Honolulu.
When did Hank Hughes die?
Hank Hughes died on 27 December 1963.
What was Hank Hughes's occupation?
Hank Hughes was an american football player.
What nationality was Hank Hughes?
Hank Hughes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hank Hughes. https://biography.guide/hank-hughes/
MLA: "Hank Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hank-hughes/.
Chicago: "Hank Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hank-hughes/.
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