Emlyn Hughes
Defender (1967 - 1979)
Date of Birth: 28/08/47
Birthplace: Barrow
Debut : 4th March 1967 v Stoke City (H) Football League Division One: Won 2-1
1st team games: 665
1st team goals: 48
Other clubs: Blackpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rotherham United (player/manager), Hull City, Mansfield Town, Swansea City
National team: England (1970-1980) 62 caps/1 goal
Full back, centre back and midfielder he was one of the great Liverpool captains and the first to hold aloft the European Cup after the majestic 3-1 victory over Borrussia Moenchengladbach in Rome in 1977.
Hughes, who also captained England and won 62 caps, was signed as a 19-year-old by Bill Shankly from Blackpool for £65,000 in 1967 after a mere 31 League and Cup appearances. But his infectious enthusiasm, skill and endless drive combined to make him a player of impressive stature and also prompted Everton fans to give him the enduring nickname 'Crazy Horse'.
Barrow-born Hughes was an inspirational figure for club and country and crowned his energetic displays with some spectacular goals, including two in the Mersey derby win at Everton in March 1973.
Hughes, an OBE, came from a sporting family; his father was former Barrow and Britain Rugby League star Fred, both his brother and uncle were R L professionals and one of his aunts was an England hockey international. His Anfield career ended when he joined Wolves for £90,000 in 1979.
Honours with Liverpool: First Division Championship 1972/73, 1975/76, 1976/77 & 1978/79, FA Cup 1974, European Cup 1977 & 1978, UEFA Cup 1973 & 1976, Charity Shield 1974, 1976 & 1977 (shared), European Super Cup 1977, Football Writers Palyer of the Year 1977
Emlyn Hughes