sentences:  Hughes played football at Tulsa Memorial High School (wearing lucky #13 jersey), where he was chosen by the Tulsa World newspaper as the Prep Player of the Year, becoming the first defensive back to ever win the award.In 1973, he earned the starting strong safety position for the University of Oklahoma and wore #19, leading the team in interceptions (5) and being named All-Big Eight.In 1974 he played a key role against the University of Nebraska, when he intercepted three passes and had 11 tackles in a 28-14 victory.