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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.
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