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Turkey Hughes

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Turkey Hughes
Biographical details
Born(1902-04-22)April 22, 1902
DiedAugust 31, 1985(1985-08-31) (aged 83)
Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1923–1924Kentucky
Basketball
1923–1925Kentucky
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1929–1934Eastern Kentucky
Basketball
1929–1935Eastern Kentucky
Baseball
1930–1959Eastern Kentucky
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1942–1963Eastern Kentucky

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Hughes". Kentucky Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ^ Engle, Fred (February 15, 2011). "Remembering Charles T. Hughes". Richmond Register. Richmond, Kentucky. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Former EKU Greats Honored on New Baseball Outfield Wall". ekusports.com. December 19, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
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