Frank Hunter

Frank Hunter (26 July 1858 – 11 October 1930) was a Scotland international rugby union player; and also a Scotland international cricketer.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Hunter went to Fettes College, and then studied at Edinburgh University.

International career

One of the earliest Scottish players, he was capped once for in 1882 against .

His selection caused a stir:- although he had a good reputation in the past, others were in form; and he was a current member of the Scottish Rugby Union committee. This led to comments from the Athletic News of 1 February 1882: "But there is different story to be told of Frank Hunter, the other half-back. This University man was voted into the team because he had a past reputation. But have all old players not past reputations, and past reputations, too, of greater account than that Hunter. I have no desire to be unnecessarily heavy upon Hunter, for he is a gentleman for whom I have the profoundest respect, but I think when a team such as the Scotch Fifteen comes to be chosen, personal consideration and what is euphemistically termed past reputation should be cast aside altogether. Besides, Frank Hunter is a member of the Union Committee; and, if I am not mistaken, there is a rule which prohibits committee men playing in these big matches. A very bad precedent has been established, and the Union, it now exists, is entirely at fault."

Cricket career

He played cricket for the Edinburgh University side; and in 1880 he captained the side.

He was a notable bowler and after university played for The Grange club in Edinburgh.

He died at Lockerbie. He had 2 residences: one at Dixons in Lockerbie; the other at 7 York Place, Edinburgh. The value of his estate at death was recorded as £7827, 13 shillings and 7 pence. Hunter had 2 wills; one made in 1894 and another made in 1931 – the eik was granted in 1934 to allow his sons to administer his estate. He is buried at the Dryfesdale Cemetery at Lockerbie.