About Wally Hunt
Lived 1909 – 1963 (aged 54). Wally Hunt was a British association football player and cricketer.
Samuel Walter Hunt (9 January 1909 – 2 August 1963) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Torquay United, Rochdale, Stockport County, Accrington Stanley and Carlisle United.
Hunt was also a cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1936.
Hunt was born in the Derbyshire village of Doe Lea. Hunt made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1936 season in a match against Northamptonshire in May when he made his top score of 17 in his single innings. He played sporadically during Derbyshire's only County Championship-winning season and was never on the losing side of a Derbyshire match.
Hunt was a right-handed middle-order batsman who played 5 innings in 5 first-class matches. His top score was 17 and his average 9.6. He was a leg-break bowler who bowled one over without taking a wicket.
In 1950 for one season, Hunt represented Northumberland in the Minor Counties Championship.
Hunt died at the age of 54 in Rochdale.
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Who was Wally Hunt?
English footballer (1909-1963)
When was Wally Hunt born?
Wally Hunt was born on 9 January 1909 in Doe Lea.
When did Wally Hunt die?
Wally Hunt died on 2 August 1963 in Rochdale.
What was Wally Hunt's occupation?
Wally Hunt was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Wally Hunt?
Wally Hunt was British.
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