Dick Hughes

Dick Hughes, 88, died on May 6, 2026. Dick Hughes was an American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals). Dick Hughes richard Henry Hughes (February 13, 1938 – May 6, 2026) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). In his rookie year, 1967, he led the National League in WHIP (walks+hits per IP), and finished second to Tom Seaver in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. Dick Hughes's death was recorded in Wikipedia's deaths listings, which provide the source details for this notice. Because the available source material is limited to public biographical information, this memorial focuses on documented life and work rather than unsupported private family, service, or cause-of-death details. The record of Dick Hughes's life is preserved through the public roles, accomplishments, and affiliations that can be verified from those sources.