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Tex Hughson
  • Birth Name:
    Cecil Carlton Hughson
  • Date of Birth:
    February 9, 1916
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Aquarius
  • Place of Birth:
    Buda, Texas, USA
  • Place of Death:
    San Marcos, Texas, USA
  • Date of Death:
    August 6, 1993
  • Height:
    6' 3"
  • Weight:
    180 lb
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    American
  • Religion:
    Christianity
  • Education:
    University of Texas

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Tex Hughson

    Career

    Tex Hughson
    • Profession:
      Sportsman
    • Debut:
      April 16, 1941 for the Boston Red Sox

    Trivia

    Tex Hughson
    • He was enshrined in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in November 2002.
    • He was selected a three-time All-Star (1942-44).
    • In an eight-year career, Hughson posted a 96-54 record with 693 strikeouts and a 2.94 ERA in 1375.2 innings. His control was so good, that he recorded an effective 1.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio (693-to-372).
    • In 1947 Hughson won 12 games, and finished his career at 33 years old after two seasons as a reliever.
    • After serving in the military for one year, Hughson won 20 games in 1946, led the league in walks per nine innings (1.65), set a career high in strikeouts with 179, and completed 30 of 35 starts.
    • In 1943 he won 12 games with 114 strikeouts, a 2.64 ERA, and again led the league in complete games (20).
    • Hughson enjoyed his best season in 1942, posting a 22-6 record with a 2.59 ERA, and also leading the league in victories, strikeouts (113), complete games (22), innings pitched (281.0) and batters faced (1150).
    • Was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played his entire career in the American League with the Boston Red Sox (1941-44, 1946-49).

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