John Hunter (Third Lanark footballer)

For other people with the same name, see John Hunter.

John Hunter (1854 – 2 November 1881) was a Scottish footballer who played for Third Lanark, Glasgow Eastern and Scotland (four caps).^[2] He played on the losing side in the Scottish Cup finals of 1876 and 1878,^[1] and made several representative appearances for Glasgow.^[3] After retiring as a player, Hunter coached Linthouse.^[2]

Jack Hunter

Personal information
Full name	John Hunter
Date of birth	1854
Place of birth	Coylton, Scotland
Date of death	2 November 1881 (aged 26–27)[1]
Place of death	Ayr, Scotland
Position(s)	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1873–1875	Third Lanark
1875	Eastern
1875–1878	Third Lanark
International career
1874–1877	Scotland	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

His younger brothers Archie and Andy both played for Aston Villa, Archie being one of the club's most noted early players.^[4][5]

See also

• List of Scottish football families