Emlyn Hughes OBE

(1947-Present Day)

Emlyn was born in Barrow-in-Furness on the 28th August 1947 and is married with two children.The son of an international rugby player, he started his football career in the Barrow youth ranks before signing professional terms with Blackpool football club. In 1967, only 29 first division games later, he was transferred to Liverpool football club for £65,000, the start of an era in which he played 650 games. He lead them as Captain to achieve numerous footballing honours, as well as taking England in the same direction.

In 1979 when "Crazy Horse" appeared to be in the twilight of his career, Wolverhampton Wanderers acquired him to rebuild their team. In his first season with Wolves, he led them to win the League cup (the only trophy never won with Liverpool).

In 1980 he was awarded the OBE in recognition of his services to soccer.

The success of his media career following his retirement from football, has been quite remarkable, His witty and e nthusiastic appearances as Team Captain on "Question of Sport" and "Sporting Triangles" have established Emlyn as one of the country's most popular television personalities.

He is also acknowledged as one of the best Motivational and After Dinner Speakers in Britain. Much of his material is gleaned from his playing career as Captain of Liverpool and England and memories and anecdotes of his mentor, the late, great Bill Shankly. These recollections illustrate his humour, determination and love for sport in general.

Allthough not born in Sheffield, Emlyn has been chief patron to Sheffield based charity F.A.B.L.E. For A Better Life with Epilepsy since 1995. We feel Emlyn's involvement with the charity and his continued support for the City of Sheffield make him worthy of inclusion in our Hall of Fame as an honourary "Sheffielder".