Andy Hunter (footballer, born 1864)
Andrew Hunter (August 1864 in Joppa, Ayrshire, Scotland – 19 June 1888 in Australia) was a Scottish footballer known for scoring Aston Villa's first goal in the FA Cup.
He also played for Ayr Thistle, Third Lanark and Vale of Leven, before coming to England.[1] Like his more famous brother, Archie, who captained Aston Villa in the same period, he died young from a heart attack.[2] Another brother, John, was a Scotland international.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ Player #11 | Andy Hunter, AVFC History
- ^ The Scottish Influence At The Villa, The Villa and The Villans, 9 January 2019
- ^ Famous Players. | Archie Hunter, Ayr and Aston Villa. The Scottish Referee, 5 September 1902. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
- ^ The Scots who helped make Aston Villa, Andy Mitchell, Scottish Sport History, 28 June 2019
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