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 name John Hughes[1]
Date of birth (1943-04-03)3 April 1943
Place of birth Coatbridge, Scotland
Date of death 1 August 2022(2022-08-01) (aged 79)
Position(s)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shotts Bon Accord
1959–1971 Celtic 255 (114)
1971–1973 Crystal Palace 20 (4)
1973 Sunderland 1 (0)
Total 276 (118)
National team
1961–1968 Scottish League XI 6 (4)
1965–1970 Scotland 8 (1)
Teams managed
1975–1976 Stranraer
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References change

  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.