Alex Hunter (footballer)
Alexander Campbell Hunter (27 September 1895 – January 1984) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Queen's Park, Tottenham Hotspur, Wigan Borough and New Bedford Whalers.[2]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Campbell Hunter | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Renfrew, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | January 1984 (aged 88) | ||
| Place of death | New York City, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1918–1920 | Renfrew | ||
| 1918–1920 | Queen's Park | 63 | (0) |
| 1920–1922 | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | (0) |
| 1922–1924 | Wigan Borough | 39 | (0) |
| 1924–1925 | Armadale | 19 | (0) |
| 1925–1930 | New Bedford Whalers | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Born in Renfrew, Hunter began his career with local club Renfrew Juniors before joining Queens Park.[3] He joined Tottenham Hotspur and was a member of the 1921 FA Cup Final-winning side. Hunter featured in 26 matches in all competitions for the Lilywhites.[4] After leaving White Hart Lane in 1922 he moved on to Wigan Borough, where he played in a further 39 games. Hunter briefly returned to Scotland to play for Armadale[3] before ending his career with American Soccer League team New Bedford Whalers.[5]
References
- "Optimists of the North. Wigan Borough". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 133. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
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- Dykes, Garth (2011). Wigan Borough in the Football League: A Complete Record and Who's Who 1921–1931. Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-905891-53-5.
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