Hugh McCullough

Hugh McCullough was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and played at Central High School in Oklahoma City. He was a third-team All-American and first-team All-Big Six at Oklahoma in 1938. He was drafted in the fourth round, 26th overall, in 1939 by the Pittsburgh Pirates, renamed the Steelers in 1940. He played five NFL seasons for Pittsburgh, the Chicago Cardinals, the 1943 Phil-Pitt "Steagles" and the Boston Yanks. He died on February 11, 1999. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as Hugh Warner McCullough: born May 18, 1916 in Anadarko, OK; died February 11, 1999 (aged 82); high school Central (OK); 6-0, 185 lb; position TB-HB (Throws: Right). PFR shows him with PIT 1939, CRD 1940-41, PHI 1943, BOS 1945 (36 games, 13 starts). PFR stat line: 5 yrs: passing 87/254 (34.3%), 1105 yds, 6 TD, 41 Int, rate 17.0; 134 rushes, 397 yds, 4 TD; 5 rec, 74 yds; 66 punts, 2407 yds (36.5 avg); 5 Int (68 yds); kicking 0/1 FG, 1/3 XP; 25 pts. No AV shown. PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors.