Tex Hughson
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Cecil Carlton Hughson, (February 9, 1916 – August 6, 1993) was an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played his entire career in the American League with the Boston Red Sox (1941–44, 1946–49). He batted and threw right-handed.
Early life
A native of Kyle, Texas, Hughson played collegiately at the University of Texas at Austin.
Professional career
Hughson enjoyed his best season in 1942, posting a 22–6 record with a 2.59
After serving in the military in 1945, he won 20 games in 1946, led the league in
Career statistics
In an eight-year career, Hughson posted a 96–54 won-lost record with 693 strikeouts and a 2.94 ERA in 1375.2 innings. His control was good enough for an effective 1.86
Player profile
Hughson was a successful and competitive major league pitcher who was not averse to throwing close to batters, changing speeds by mixing a hard fastball with an overhand curveball. At the height of his career, arm and shoulder injuries threatened permanent disability and hastened his retirement.
Legacy
Hughson was enshrined in the University of Texas Hall of Honor in 1970, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1987, and the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in November 2002.
Personal life
Hughson was one of the first in the United States to raise Charolais cattle. He served on the local school board of trustees in the 1950s, where he was one who led the effort to integrate the public schools. In the 1960s, Hughson developed part of his ranch into the Hughson Heights subdivision.
He died in San Marcos at age 77, and is buried in San Marcos Cemetery.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual strikeout leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders
External links
- Baseball Reference (career statistics and analysis)
- Interview with Tex Hughson conducted by Eugene Murdock on May 30, 1987, in San Marcos, Texas: Part 1, Part 2
- Tex Hughson at Find a Grave