Jimmy Hunter (New Zealand footballer)

Jimmy Hunter is a former association football player who represented and captained New Zealand at international level.[1][2]

Jimmy Hunter
Personal information
Full name James C Hunter
Place of birth Scotland
Youth career
Arthurlie FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chelsea FC
Canterbury City FC
Mangakino United
Eastern Union
Christchurch Technical Old Boys
International career
1954 New Zealand 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hunter played three official A-international matches for New Zealand in 1954,[1] all against trans-Tasman neighbours Australia, the first a 2–1 win on 14 August, followed by consecutive 1-4 losses on 28 August and 4 September respectively.[3]

Hunter began his football at Arthurlie F.C. in Scotland before being recruited by Chelsea F.C. Hunter played for Canterbury City F.C. of Kent, England before moving to New Zealand where he played for Mangakino. Hunter was also selected to represent the North Island in 1953 and 1954.[4]

In 1955 Hunter transferred to Eastern Union of Gisborne, and in 1956 moved to the South Island to play for Christchurch Technical Old Boys.[5]

Hunter retired from playing in 1958, continuing as a selector for Technical Old Boys.[6]

References
  1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  2. "J. Hunter". Papers Past. 13 November 2021.
  3. "A-International Lineups 1904-1959". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  4. "Association Code". Papers Past. 13 November 2021.
  5. "N.Z. Soccer Captain". Papers Past. 13 November 2021.
  6. "People in the play". Papers Past. 13 November 2021.


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