Hugh Calvin "Puss" Whelchel (July 20, 1900 – April 1, 1968) was an American college football player.

Hugh was born on July 20, 1900, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to Henry Cowan Whelchel and Clara Annabel Moore.

Hugh was a first cousin of Georgia Tech football player Dan Whelchel.

[2] He was nominated though not selected for an Associated Press All-Time Southeast 1869-1919 era team.

[4] Buck Cheves returned the block 87 yards for a touchdown and the win,[5] ranked fourth in The 50 Greatest Plays In Georgia Bulldogs Football History.