Jimmy Hunter
| Birth name | James Hunter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1879-03-06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 1962-12-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Wanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wanganui Collegiate School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Farmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Hunter (6 March 1879 – 4 December 1962) was a rugby union footballer who played for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. He played mainly at second five-eighth, although he could play any position in the backline. He played for Hawera Club before being selected for Taranaki in 1898 and the North Island in 1904 before his first All Blacks selection in 1905. He toured with the 1905 All Blacks that travelled to Great Britain, France and North America. After returning he continued to be selected for the All Blacks until retiring after the 1908 season.