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. After retiring from football, he returned to Hull in the 1930s and worked as a plumber in an oil refinery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHull City1919–20Second Division27310―2831920–21Second Division12100―1211921–22Second Division27520―295Total66930―699Sheffield United1922–23First Division2000―20Brentford1923–24Third Division South16710―177Rochdale1924–25Third Division North3311101Appearance in Lancashire Senior Cup035111925–26Third Division North3616310039171926–27Third Division North3216101034161927–28Third Division North2650000265Total12748512013449Wigan Borough1928–29Third Division North4163153 appearances and 1 goal in Lancashire Senior Cup, 2 appearances in Manchester Senior Cup14981929–30Third Division North2991043 appearances and 1 goal in Manchester Senior Cup, 1 appearance in Lancashire Senior Cup13410Total701541928318Career total2817913211230583
Honours Wigan Borough Manchester Senior Cup: 1929–30
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