About Harry Hughes
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 84). Harry Hughes was a British association football player.
Harold James Hughes (8 October 1929 - 15 October 2013) was an English professional footballer. His clubs included Chelsea, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Gillingham, where he made over 200 Football League appearances. He was captain of the Bournemouth team that knocked out Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur before losing to Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1957.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Hughes?
English footballer (1929-2013)
When was Harry Hughes born?
Harry Hughes was born on 8 October 1929 in Nuneaton.
When did Harry Hughes die?
Harry Hughes died on 15 October 2013 in Weymouth.
What was Harry Hughes's occupation?
Harry Hughes was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Hughes?
Harry Hughes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Hughes (footballer, born 1929)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Hughes. https://biography.guide/harry-hughes-association-football-player/
MLA: "Harry Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-hughes-association-football-player/.
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