Billy Hughes (footballer, born 1918)

William Marshall Hughes (6 March 1918 – 16 June 1981) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a left back.

While serving in the Royal Air Force he made guest appearances for Blackpool, Swansea Town, Fulham and Chester.

[4] Hughes made his international debut for Wales on 30 October 1937 in a 2–1 win over Scotland; he was only 19 and played alongside Birmingham clubmates Seymour Morris and Dai Richards.

[5] He also played in 14 of Wales' 17 wartime and Victory internationals,[6] and later captained the team during the 1947 British Home Championship.

His teammates on the day included, among others, Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Raich Carter and Frank Soo.