Those lucky enough to see him play will recall his boundless enthusiasm, 100% commitment and unrelenting passion for the club whenever he had the Liver Bird or the 3 Lions close to his chest.
Signed in 1967 by Bill Shankly, he was to be one of the most inspirational signings Liverpool FC ever made.
Hughes, who also played for Blackpool, Wolves, Hull, Mansfield and Swansea, went on to make his mark in television as a captain on the BBC's A Question of Sport quiz show.
His rival captain Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby union captain, said: "He had an infectious laugh, wasn't afraid to laugh at himself and was a great team man."
R.I.P "Crazy Horse"