Linebacker
No. 56
Boston University
"Originally drafted No. 9 as a center in 1970, Hughes was a reserve behind veteran Greg Larson as a rookie and then, in 1971, was shifted to outside linebacker where he turned in several fine late-season performances. In 1972, Pat won a starting job at outside linebacker and turned in an outstanding year, getting two pass interceptions and playing tough against the run. He also had a quarterback sack and recovered an enemy fumble. Last year, he continued his fine all-around play, upping his interceptions to three for 13 yards returned, getting another sack and recovering a fumble.
Pat was a genuine two-way performer at Boston U., playing both center and linebacker, but it was as a defensive specialist that he made the biggest impact on pro scouts. He co-captained Boston U., was the team's MVP on defense and earned All-East and All-New England honors in 1969.
Hughes was born in Everett, Massachusetts and as a college student majoring in education and biological science, he belonged to the Scarlet Key Honor Society and won the Harry Agganis Memorial Scholarship. He spends his off-seasons as one of the busiest and most popular members of the Giants' Speakers Bureau."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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