Tommy Hughitt
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Ernest Fredrick Hughitt (born December 27, 1892, British Columbia - d. December 27, 1961, Florida) is a former NFL player and coach.
Hughitt grew up in Escanaba, Michigan, where he attended high school. Upon graduation he went to the University of Michigan, where he played quarterback for the Wolverines.
In 1920, he signed with Buffalo All-Americans of the APFA (thats what the NFL was called then). During his NFL career he did it all, playing quarterback, wide receiver, running back, punter, placekicker, and playing on defence. All this while coaching the team. He finished his coaching career with an impressive 29-15-7 record.
In 1921, he led the league in receptions with 16.
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