Turkey Hughes
Charles Talton "Turkey" Hughes (April 22, 1902 – August 31, 1985) was an American college football, basketball and baseball player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Eastern Kentucky University from 1929 to 1934.[2] The baseball field at Eastern Kentucky, Turkey Hughes Field, is named in his honor.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1902 |
| Died | August 31, 1985 (aged 83) Richmond, Kentucky |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1923–1924 | Kentucky |
| Basketball | |
| 1923–1925 | Kentucky |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1929–1934 | Eastern Kentucky |
| Basketball | |
| 1929–1935 | Eastern Kentucky |
| Baseball | |
| 1930–1959 | Eastern Kentucky |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1942–1963 | Eastern Kentucky |
References
- "Charles Hughes". Kentucky Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Engle, Fred (February 15, 2011). "Remembering Charles T. Hughes". Richmond Register. Richmond, Kentucky. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- "Former EKU Greats Honored on New Baseball Outfield Wall". ekusports.com. December 19, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
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