Campaign launched for statue of England's forgotten captain Jack Hunter

A campaign is underway to erect a statue of Jack Hunter, an early England football captain, in Sheffield. Hunter, who played for England from 1878 to 1882, is recognized as the nation's first working-class captain. Sheffield Home of Football is advocating for the statue following the installation of a blue plaque in his honor. Hunter captained England during a time when the team was predominantly composed of upper-class players and achieved domestic success by winning the FA Cup in 1883 with Blackburn Olympic, marking a significant moment for working-class representation in football. The statue aims to acknowledge Hunter's contributions and legacy in the sport.

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