Linebacker
No. 56
Boston University
"Drafted No. 9 as a center in 1970, Hughes was a reserve behind veteran Greg Larson that year, then switched to outside linebacker in 1971 where he produced several solid late-season performances. He won the starting job at weakside linebacker in 1972 and had a very fine year, getting two pass interceptions, as well as many quarterback sacks, and playing tough against the run. In 1973, he had another top season with three interceptions and added a pair of sacks and fumble recoveries.
In 1974 Pat was switched to strongside linebacker and became the defensive signal-caller in the new defensive system, coming up with two more interceptions to run his career total to seven. He finally found the end zone as a Giant, but his 56-yard interception for a touchdown against the Eagles came in a preseason game. Last year, Pat went back to his weakside slot, continuing as the signal caller, and had another fine year. He produced three quarterback sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries and returned a blocked 49ers field goal attempt 59 yards to set up a touchdown.
Hughes was an ironman at Boston University, going both ways for three seasons as an offensive center and a linebacker, but it was his defensive potential which caught the eyes of the scouts. Captain his senior year, he was the team's MVP on defense and won All-East honors.
William Patrick Hughes was born in Everett, Massachusetts and majored in education and biological science at Boston University. He was a member of the Scarlet Key Honor Society and was a Harry Agganis Memorial Scholarship winner. Pat works in Boston for a securities company and now lives in Melrose, Mass. after several years in the New Jersey area."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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