William E. (Bill) Hughes

William E. (Bill) Hughes, a 1956 graduate of Greenwood High, was an outstanding athlete in both football and track. He was co-captain of the undefeated 1955 football team and the undefeated 1956 track team. He was First Team All State in football, and won first place at the State Track meet in both the long jump and the 110 yard high hurdles. He finished second in the 100 yard dash and ended up earning the most points in the State Meet. Bill attended The Citadel where he was a four year letterman in both football and track. He was voted Second Team All State in football in 1959. He was the Southern Conference Long Jump Champion in 1958 and the S.C. Long Jump Champion in 1959. He was a co-founder and the first President of the Greenwood Touchdown Club.