John Hughes (footballer, born 1943)

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)
Playing position
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

References

  1. "John Hughes". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  2. Lisbon Lion John 'Yogi' Hughes dies at 79, Celtic Quick News, 1 August 2022
  3. "Former Celtic star John Hughes ordered to pay sacked pub staff compensation". Daily Record. 5 July 2008. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/07/05/former-celtic-star-john-hughes-ordered-to-pay-sacked-pub-staff-compensation-86908-20632644/.