Veteran defensive lineman Charleston Hughes named to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Hughes led the CFL in sacks five times and finished with 136 career sacks, ranking fifth in league history.
- On Wednesday, The Canadian Football Hall of Fame announced that veteran defensive lineman Charleston Hughes will be inducted into the shrine as part of the Class of 2026, joining receiver Brandon Banks and fullback Sean Millington.
- The 42-year-old played 14 seasons across the CFL, appearing in 202 regular-season games and amassing 526 tackles and 136 sacks, solidifying his status as one of the league's most dominant defensive players.
- Hughes was named a CFL all-star six times and captured Grey Cup championships with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014, adding 33 forced fumbles and three defensive touchdowns to his defensive resume.
- Hall of Fame executive director Eric Noivo said, "Charleston terrorized quarterbacks and offences across a storied career," recognizing Hughes as a fierce competitor with the heart of a true champion.
- The formal induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 is scheduled for Sept. 17 in Hamilton, where Hughes becomes the 38th former Roughrider honored by the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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Veteran defensive lineman Charleston Hughes named to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes can add Hall of Famer to his impressive CFL resume. The Canadian Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that the veteran defensive lineman will be inducted into the shrine this September.
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The Calgary Stampeders celebrate the Canadian Football League’s announcement of former defensive lineman Charleston Hughes being named as a member of the 2026 class to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Hughes will officially enter the players’ category at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum located in Hamilton Stadium on Sept. 17 ahead of the Hall of Fame Game between the Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes the followi…
Charleston Hughes to be inducted into CFHOF and Museum's 2026 class
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Charleston Hughes, who twice led the CFL in sacks as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, is among this year’s inductees into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Hughes recorded 35 of his 136 career sacks during his time with the Roughriders, with whom he played in 2018, 2019 and 2022. As a Roughrider, he paced the league in sacks in 2018 (with 15) and 2019 (16). Hughes’ career total of 136 sacks ranks him fifth in CFL history. A five-t…
Defensive lineman Charleston Hughes named to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes can add Hall of Famer to his impressive CFL resume. The Canadian Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that the veteran defensive lineman will be inducted into the shrine this September.
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