Alex Hunter (footballer)
| 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 | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Renfrew Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1918–1920 | Queen's Park | ? | (?) |
| 1920–1922 | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | (5) |
| 1922–1924 | Wigan Borough | 39 | (30) |
| 1924–1925 | Armadale | ? | (?) |
| 1925–1930 | New Bedford Whalers | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alex Hunter (27 September 1895 – January 1984) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Renfrew Juniors, Queen's Park, Tottenham Hotspur, Wigan Borough and New Bedford Whalers.[1]
Football career
Born in Renfrew, Scotland, Hunter began his career with local club Renfrew Juniors before joining Queens Park. The goalkeeper 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.[2] After leaving White Hart Lane in 1922 he moved on to Wigan Borough where he competed in a further 39 games. Hunter briefly returned to Scotland to play for Armadale before ending his career with American Soccer League team New Bedford Whalers.[3]
Honours
Tottenham Hotspur
- 1921 FA Cup Final – Winner
References
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 133. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
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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.