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Jim Hughes

James W. Hughes, Ed.D

  • Class
    1960
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
    Cross Country, Track & Field
1956-1960 

- While at Buffalo State, James Hughes competed for Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track for all four years and served as captain for all three teams. 

- He was the fifth man when Buffalo State won the 1956 Cross Country Championships as well as winning the National Junior Cross Country Championships in 1956. 

- James also earned All-Conference status in his sophomore season. 

- During his career at Buffalo State James Hughes set a pair of school records with the track team in the 880-yard run and in the mile.
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