Archie Hunter (September 23, 1859, Joppa, nr. Ayr, Scotland – 1894, Aston, Birmingham, England), was the first captain of Aston Villa to lift the FA Cup, in 1887), and arguably Villa's greatest ever captain. September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... Year 1859 (MDCCCLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Joppa is in South Ayrshire (55. ... The Royal Burgh of Ayr (Scottish Gaelic, Inbhir Àir) in the south-west of Scotland is a burgh situated on the Firth of Clyde. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Aston is an area of Birmingham, England, in the north-east of the city centre. ... The city from above Centenary Square. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Aston Villa Football Club (also known as The Villa or The Villans) are an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. ... Note: for the full results of all FA Cup finals, see FA Cup Final The FA Cup — this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ... See also: 1886 in sports, other events of 1887, 1888 in sports and the list of years in sports. // Baseball World Series - Detroit NL defeats St Louis AA 10 games to 5. ...

Hunter played at Third Lanark, Ayr Thistle, and Aston Villa (August 1878). His Aston Villa career began 10 years before the commencement of the first Football League season. In his league career (1888-1891) he played 73 matches scoring 42 goals. Third Lanark Football Club (Third Lanark F.C.) is a Scottish football team that existed from 1872 to 1967 and were based in Glasgow. ... 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales, and is the oldest such competition in world football. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Despite being one of the greats of the 19th century game, Hunter never fulfilled his dream of playing for Scotland against England. This is because at the time the Scottish Football Association had a policy of not picking 'Anglo-Scots' (ie Scots who played in the English League). First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is the governing body for the sport of football in Scotland. ...

Legend has it that Hunter originally came to Birmingham planning to sign for Calthorpe FC, but after failing to locate them was persuaded to sign for Villa instead by George Ramsay. George Burrell Ramsay (March 1, 1855 in Glasgow, Scotland - October 1935 in Llandrinod Wells) was secretary/manager of Aston Villa Football Club in the most successful period of their history. ...

He became the first player to score in every round of the FA Cup in Villa's victorious 1887 campaign.

During a Football League match against Everton in 1890 Hunter suffered a heart attack and collapsed. He never played again, and died at the age of 35. It is said that, on his death-bed, he asked to be lifted up one last time to see the crowd going to Perry Barr (then Villa's home). The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... Perry Barr constituency shown within Birmingham Perry Barr is an area in north Birmingham, England . ...

His brother Andy also played for Villa.

In 1998, Archie Hunter was inducted into the English Football League's list of 100 legends. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... The Football League 100 Legends is a list of 100 legendary football players produced by The Football League in 1998, to celebrate the 100th season of League football. ...

The headstone on his grave reads:

This monument is erected in loving memory of Archie Hunter, the famous captain of Aston Villa, by his football comrades and the club as a lasting tribute to his ability on the field and his sterling worth as a man.

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