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]

Alex Hunter

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Campbell Hunter
Date of birth	(1895-09-27)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]

Honours

Tottenham Hotspur

• FA Cup: 1921