Background
He was born in Lennox, California.
He was born in Lennox, California.
He attended the University of Southern California ( University of Southern California), where he swam for the University of Southern California Trojans swimming and diving team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (National Collegiate Athletic Association) competition.
He played in all nine matches for the United States. team Four years later he finished fifth with the American team the water polo tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He played five matches.
He also participated in the 200-meter breaststroke, but did not advance beyond the preliminary heats.
Hughes was a member of the United States. water polo team which finished fourth in the 1952 tournament.