Background
Kenneth Reginald Gunnery Hunt was born 24 February 1884 in Oxford, the son of an American-born Anglican clergyman, Robert George Hunt.
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He was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School, and later, from 1902, Trent College, Nottingham, where he was appointed to the student position of Head of School. In 1904, he went up to study classics at The Queen"s College, Oxford, where he earned four football Blues between 1904 and 1907, but he graduated with only a pass degree.
Career
During his period at Oxford, Hunt played for Corinthian F.C., and Oxford City F.C. reserves, where he came to the attention of professional clubs. He started playing for in 1907 whilst still an undergraduate. He also made two appearances for the full England team in 1911 against Wales and Scotland.
He again played in the 1920 Olympic tournament in Antwerp, when England lost in the first round to Norway.
Hunt never drew a salary but instead remained an amateur player throughout his time with. He went on to become a master and subsequently a housemaster at Highgate School.
He became Housemaster of Grindal House where the House colours are still to this day Black and Gold in tribute to Hunt"s playing days at. One of his students at Highgate was Murray Walker.
Hunt died 28 April 1949 in Heathfield, just two days before took the Field Artillery Cup from Leicester City F.C. at Wembley.
A Blue plaque was erected in Hunt"s honour on 28 October 2004 at Street Mark"s Church, Chapel Ash by Wolverhampton Civic Society and F.C.
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