George Hugo

George Hugo

Personal information
Full name	George Hugo
Playing information
Position	Wing
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1952–63	Manly-Warringah	100	38	0	0	114
As of 28 March 2019
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George Hugo was an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in 1950s and 1960s. He played for Manly-Warringah in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Hugo made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in 1952. In 1957, Manly reached their second grand final against St George. Hugo played on the wing in the match as St George outclassed Manly to win 31-9. In 1958, Manly made the finals again but failed to reach the grand final.

In 1959, Manly reached their third grand final and once again the opponents were St George. A week earlier in the preliminary final, Hugo scored the winning try for Manly as they defeated Western Suburbs 14-13. Hugo played on the wing in the grand final as St George kept Manly scoreless winning their 4th straight premiership 20-0.

Hugo retired at the end of the 1963 season after 11 seasons at Manly and at the time was one of the clubs longest serving players.