| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George John Hurst | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Darcy Lever, England | ||
| Date of death | February 2002 (aged 87) | ||
| Place of death | Harrow, England | ||
| Position | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lever Bridge Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933–1947 | Bolton Wanderers | 60 | (2) |
| 1947–1951 | Oldham Athletic | 98 | (2) |
| 1951–1952 | Chelmsford City | ||
| Total | 158 | (4) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
George John Hurst (27 October 1914 – February 2002) was an English footballer who played as a centre half.
In May 1933, Hurst signed for Bolton Wanderers from Lever Bridge Juniors. Hurst made 60 Football League appearances for Bolton, scoring twice. 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. 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. In February 1947, Hurst joined Oldham Athletic, making 98 league appearances. In 1951, Hurst joined Chelmsford City, before retiring at the end of the season.
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