Legendary Basketball Coach Robert Hughes Passes Away at 96
Hughes, the winningest high school boys' basketball coach, leaves a lasting legacy on and off the court in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Hughes won a record 1,333 games and five state championships during his career.
- He coached at I.M. Terrell and Dunbar High Schools, impacting countless young athletes.
- Hughes was known for his rigorous coaching style and dedication to his players' success.
- He broke barriers for Black athletes in Texas, earning a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Colleagues, former players, and community leaders remember him as a mentor and pioneer.