| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | May 14, 1907 Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S. |
| Died: | December 27, 1963 (aged 56) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Punahou School (Honolulu) |
| College: | Oregon State |
| Position: | Back |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
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 at Oregon State University.
Hughes graduated from Punahou School in 1927[1] and became the first Native Hawaiian to attend Oregon State.[2] While a football player for the Oregon State Beavers, he would entertain the crowds during halftime by kicking the ball barefoot.[1] After college, he became the first native Hawaiian to play professional football.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Ex-Football Star Henry Hughes Dies". The Honolulu Advertiser. 29 December 1963. p. 31. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- 1 2 "Hughes Henry Thomas". Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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