Robert Hughes: dies at 96, was a Legendary Texas high school basketball coach

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Robert Hughes Sr. was an American high school basketball coach who left an indelible mark on the sport. His achievements include five Texas State championships, induction into the Texas Basketball Hall of Fame, and being named National High School Coach of the Year in 200312. Here’s a summary of his remarkable career:
Achievements:
State Championships: Hughes led teams at I.M. Terrell and Dunbar High Schools to five state basketball championships.
National Recognition: He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Winning Record: Hughes retired as the all-time winningest high school basketball coach in the United States, with 1,333 wins3.
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Biography Career Highlights
Born May 15, 1928
Died June 12, 2024
Coaching Career 1958-2005
Notable Teams I.M. Terrell HS, Dunbar HS
Awards NHSCA Coach of the Year, Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame, Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award
Record 1,333 wins (boys’ high school basketball)
Hall of Fame Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (2017)
May his legacy continue to inspire generations of basketball players and coaches