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.

Wally Hunt

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.

Wally Hunt

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.

Wally Hunt

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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1909 births

1963 deaths

People from Bolsover District

Footballers from Derbyshire

English men's footballers

Men's association football forwards

Welbeck Welfare F.C. players

Lincoln City F.C. players

Mansfield Town F.C. players

Torquay United F.C. players

Rochdale A.F.C. players

Rochdale A.F.C. wartime guest players

Stockport County F.C. players

Accrington Stanley F.C. (1891) players

Carlisle United F.C. players

English Football League players

English cricketers

Derbyshire cricketers

Northumberland cricketers

Cricketers from Derbyshire