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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Josh McCafferty

Queen's Park legend Eddie Hunter sadly passes away aged 82

Queen's Park legend Eddie Hunter has sadly passed away, the Scottish Championship club has confirmed.

Hunter spent his entire playing career with the Southside team.

He then took charge of Queen's and spent 15 years, from 1979 until 1994, in the dugout.

Hunter died peacefully on Saturday evening at 82 years of age.


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A Queen's Park statement read: "It is with deep sorrow the club reports the death of Edward “Eddie” Hunter.

"As a wing half or centre back, he spent his entire playing career with the Spiders and went on to lead the the team as head coach for 15 years – from 1979 until 1994.

"Eddie, who had been in poor health for some time, passed away peacefully last night. He was 82.

"The thoughts of everyone at Queen’s Park FC are with Eddie’s family and friends at this sad time."

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