John Hughes (footballer, born 1943)

Scottish footballer (1943–2022)

John Hughes (3 April 1943 – 1 August 2022)[2] was a Scottish footballer. He played for Celtic, Crystal Palace and Sunderland. Hughes was nicknamed "Yogi" because many thought he looked like the cartoon character Yogi Bear.[3]

John Hughes
Personal information
Full nameJohn Hughes[1]
Date of birth(1943-04-03)3 April 1943
Place of birthCoatbridge, Scotland
Date of death1 August 2022(2022-08-01) (aged 79)
Position(s)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Shotts Bon Accord
1959–1971Celtic255(114)
1971–1973Crystal Palace20(4)
1973Sunderland1(0)
Total276(118)
National team
1961–1968Scottish League XI6(4)
1965–1970Scotland8(1)
Teams managed
1975–1976Stranraer
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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