Wolves historian Graham Hughes passes away, aged 87
Much-loved Wolves historian Graham Hughes has died at the age of 87, the club have announced.
A passionate supporter of Wolves and popular presence at Molineux, Hughes gave more than 40 years of service to the club.
He passed away at Compton Care Hospital today.
Hughes, born in Codsall, saw his love for Wolves begin when he attended a Wartime League Cup semi-final victory over Albion in 1942.
He joined the Wolves staff in the 1980s and served in a variety of roles, the most recent being club historian.
Hughes’ first job at Molineux was in stadium maintenance, where he assisted ground staff, kept the dressing rooms in tip-top condition and forged close relationships with players and managers.
He officially retired in 2012 but his love of Wolves memorabilia and programmes saw him embrace responsibilities as the club’s historian – maintaining the trophy cabinets in the Molineux reception and leading stadium tours.
The corner stand at Molineux, erected in 2003 and still in place, is named after him.
Wolves have confirmed that all their players will wear black armbands for tomorrow’s Premier League game at Newcastle, to pay tribute “to a man who will remain in the hearts of so many of the Wolves family”.
