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Emlyn Walter Hughes OBE [2] (28 August 1947 – 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. He started his career at Blackpool in 1964 before moving to Liverpool in 1967. He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league titles and an FA Cup victory in the 1970s.
Nov 9, 2004 · Emlyn Hughes was a Liverpool and England legend who won two European Cups and captained his country 23 times. He also became a TV quiz show star and a popular after-dinner speaker before dying of brain cancer in 2004.
Nov 9, 2004 · The first Liverpool FC captain to lift the European Champion Clubs' Cup, Emlyn Hughes, has died aged 57.
Nov 9, 2004 · Former Liverpool and England captain Emlyn Hughes passed away in 2004 at the age of 57 after a long battle with cancer. He was one of the most successful footballers of his generation, winning five league titles, two European Cups and 62 caps for his country.
Emlyn Hughes was the first Liverpool captain to lift the European Cup and a popular player for the club in the Shankly and Paisley eras. Learn about his career, achievements, international caps and managerial roles on the official LFC website.
Nov 9, 2004 · Hughes passed away from a brain tumour in 2004, after a glorious career with Liverpool and the national team. He won four league titles, two European Cups and many other honours, and was known for his passion and leadership on the pitch and off it.