Hughes Begins Long Anfield Career
Emlyn Hughes signed for Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967, beginning a career in which he would later captain the club to European honours.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Emlyn Hughes Biography and Timeline
Follow Emlyn Hughes through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Emlyn Hughes, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1967–1978Years on this page
1967
1972
Hughes Leads Liverpool Defence Alongside Keegan
Emlyn Hughes emerges as an influential leader in Liverpool’s defence during Kevin Keegan’s early seasons, supporting a young forward line with energetic distribution from the back.
1974
1974 FA Cup Winning Captain
Captains Liverpool to a 3-0 final victory over Newcastle United.
1977
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
1978
Super Cup Second-Leg Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for Liverpool in the second leg of the UEFA Super Cup against Anderlecht.
Records, sources and methodology
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