About Tom Hughes
Lived 1892 – 1915 (aged 22–23). Tom Hughes was a British association football player.
Thomas Hughes (1892 – 1 July 1916) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United. He was described as "a small and compact schemer" of an inside left. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Hughes?
English footballer
When was Tom Hughes born?
Tom Hughes was born in 1892 in Wallsend.
When did Tom Hughes die?
Tom Hughes died on 23 May 1915 in West Flanders.
What was Tom Hughes's occupation?
Tom Hughes was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Hughes?
Tom Hughes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Hughes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Hughes. https://biography.guide/tom-hughes-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-hughes-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-hughes-association-football-player/.
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