About Cyril Hunter
Lived 1898 – 1962 (aged 63–64). Cyril Hunter was a British association football player.
Cyril Hunter (8 February 1898 – 1962) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for South Shields, Brentford and Lincoln City as a centre half. While a South Shields player, he received a six-month ban (then the longest in English football history) for exceptional rough play in a Second Division match versus rivals Middlesbrough in March 1927. He was sent off in a Gateshead reserve team match in April 1931 and was suspended until the end of the 1931–32 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cyril Hunter?
Footballer (1898-1962)
When was Cyril Hunter born?
Cyril Hunter was born on 8 February 1898 in Pelaw.
When did Cyril Hunter die?
Cyril Hunter died in 1962.
What was Cyril Hunter's occupation?
Cyril Hunter was an association football player.
What nationality was Cyril Hunter?
Cyril Hunter was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cyril Hunter. https://biography.guide/cyril-hunter/
MLA: "Cyril Hunter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cyril-hunter/.
Chicago: "Cyril Hunter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cyril-hunter/.
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