Background

He was born in Glasgow and played mainly as a wing half.

Career

He started as a left-half but switched to the centre of defence before the end of his career. He was transferred from Airdrieonians for £4000 in 1922. He retired just after Christmas during the 1929-1930 season, when Everton were ultimately relegated.

In total he made 300 senior appearances for Everton (scoring on 5 occasions).

Achievements

• Hart was made captain for a while and helped the club to avoid relegation, and later was part of the Everton team that won the 1927-1928 league championship.