Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

James "Jim" R. Hughes
- Induction:
- 1995
- Class:
- 1978
A Verona, N.J., native, Hughes was an honorable mention AP All-American selection in 1976 and was a first-team ECAC selection in 1976 and 1978. He was the co-captain of the team in 1977 and had 10 career interceptions for 222 yards. Hughes' 113 tackles made him the leading tackler on the undefeated 1976 team and he added five interceptions (eighth-best single-season mark) for 133 yards. The 1976 Scarlet defense led the nation in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense. He was named the ABC Defensive Player of the Game in the season-ending win over Colgate.
Wrestling Post Match Press Conference - Michigan
Saturday, January 17
Men’s Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Northwestern
Monday, January 12
Women’s Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Maryland
Friday, January 09
Men’s Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Oregon
Tuesday, January 06








