Douglas Hunt Sports manager

Douglas ‘Doug’ Hunt (19 May 1914 – 30 May 1989) was a professional footballer whose career lasted from 1934 to 1948. Hunt was a centre forward who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday and Leyton Orient. Hunt lost some of his best years as a footballer to World War II being only 25 when war was declared. In his 14 year career he made 169 appearances including cup ties and scored 73 goals. Hunt holds a special place in the annals of Sheffield Wednesday being the only player in their history to score six goals in a competitive match. On retiring from playing, Hunt was a manager and a coach in non-league football for 38 years.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 19, 1914
Birth place
England , Shipton Bellinger
Date of deathMay 30, 1989
Place of death
England , Yeovil

Search

Football manager

club
Tonbridge Angels F.C.
Gloucester City A.F.C.
position
Forward (association football)
teams
Leyton Orient F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Winchester City F.C.
Barnsley F.C.

Douglas Hunt on Wikipedia