William Patrick "Pat" Hughes (born June 2, 1947) is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints.
In order to gain entrance into West Point he was sent to Valley Forge Military Academy.
He captained the BU team in 1969 and, along with Bruce Taylor, led the Terriers to the only Bowl game in their history.
After playing six years with the Giants, Hughes was traded to the New Orleans Saints on April 21, 1977, for a 10th round pick in the 1978 NFL draft.
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