Jack Hughes (1866 â after 1890) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Small Heath. Born in Birmingham, Hughes played football for Birmingham Unity before joining Small Heath in August 1890. He played only once in the Football Alliance, in the opening game of the 1890âÂÂ91 season, deputising at centre half for Caesar Jenkyns; Small Heath lost 5âÂÂ2 away to Walsall Town Swifts.