From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)

Born in Louisville, KY, Sammy T. Hughes was a second baseman in the Negro Leagues, touted as "the best of the best." He began his career with the Louisville White Sox in 1930 and also played with the  Washington Pilots, Nashville Elite Giants, Columbus Elite Giants, Washington Elite Giants, NNL All Stars Team, Baltimore Elite Giants, and Torreon, Mexico Team. He was voted a Negro League All-Star five times, more than any other second baseman.

During his career, Hughes hit .300 while averaging nine home runs per year. He died in Los Angeles and is buried in Louisville. (See more at Find a Grave.)

For more see The Ballplayers. Baseball's ultimate biographical reference, ed. by M. Shatzkin; Biography Index. A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines, vol. 26 (Sept. 2000 - Aug. 2001); Cool Papas and Double Duties, by W. F. McNeil; Sammy T. Hughes at the Negro League Baseball eMuseum website; and Sammy Hughes, by Chris Betsch at the Society for American Baseball Research.