W. W. Hughes
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W. W. Hughes was an American football player and coach former head coach of the Florida State college football program from 1902 to 1903. He was the first person to coach a collegiate football at Florida State University, then known as Florida State College. Over two years, Hughes compiled a record of 5–3–1.
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Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1902–1903 | Florida State College |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 5–3–1 |
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Hughes was a player for Vanderbilt University, and was a Latin professor at Florida State College. Upon his arrival at the college, he volunteered to coach the school's first football team.[1] He was succeeded in 1904 by Jack Forsythe.