Jack Hurst

George John Hurst (27 October 1914 – February 2002) was an English footballer who played as a centre half.

Career

In May 1933, Hurst signed for Bolton Wanderers from Lever Bridge Juniors. Hurst made 60 Football League appearances for Bolton, scoring twice.[1] A period of Hurst's time at the club was taken up by World War II. Hurst, alongside 16 other Bolton players, joined the 53rd (Bolton) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery.[2] During Hurst's time in World War II, his only son died from a burst appendix as well as Hurst himself suffering hearing loss during the Battle of Monte Cassino.[2] In February 1947, Hurst joined Oldham Athletic, making 98 league appearances.[1] In 1951, Hurst joined Chelmsford City, before retiring at the end of the season.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jack Hurst". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Jack Hurst". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 7 February 2019.