Biography
Experienced Scottsh forward Hutchison joined City for the 1934/35 season, playing most games and contributing a reasonable number of goals to a mid-table Division Two finish.
Born in Fife, ‘Hurricane Hutch’ began his career at Dunfermline but a move to Dundee United in 1927, following recovery from a broken leg, kickstarted his career as he scored over 30 goals in two seasons. In 1929 Hutchison joined Newcastle United where he stayed for two years, followed by three further seasons at Derby County prior to joining the Tigers.
Hutchison rejoined Dundee United in 1935 where he saw out his career and stopped playing in 1939. During his six years with the Tangerines over two spells, Hutchison amassed and impressive 122 goals in 215 starts. After retiring Hutchison became a publican in Dundee and was involved with the Dundee United board from 1953 until his death in 1973. He was briefly Dundee United’s caretaker manager in April 1954.
Details
Nationality: Scotland
Date/Place of Birth: 3 March 1904, Kelty
Hull City First Game: 29 August 1934, Plymouth Argyle A (Division Two), 30 years, 179 days old
Hull City Final Game: 27 April 1935, Bradford City A (Division Two), 31 years, 55 days old
Clubs
Dunfermline Athletic (1922-1927), Dundee United (1927-1929), Newcastle United (1929-1931), Derby County (1931-1934), Hull City (1934-1935), Dundee United (1935-1939)
Hull City Record
Career: 39 apps, 8 goals
Duncan Hutchison| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934/35 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
I’m from Newcastle Upon Tyne and at the age of 12 was lucky enough to meet this man and learn his history first hand. I can not, of course comment on his playing days, as I was too young. However, as a person he was a wonderful guy and his wife a lovely woman too. We met on holiday at Glenluce in Scotland staying in a caravan. Our family spent many days sitting with them both and sharing stories. It was lovely and by the end of our time there, I’d found I had great affection for Duncan and his wife. At the end of the holiday my mum and dad swapped addresses with them to stay in touch and we said our sorrowful goodbyes, sad to be leaving these lovely new friends. On our return I constantly asked if they’d written and how they were. I had really taken them into my heart. When I was 13, my mum received a letter to say Duncan had passed away. It was not my first experience of grief, but I cried my eyes out and felt bereft for the lovely man who had treat me, not like a child, but like an equal. All my life he has popped into my thoughts at times and when I read this, I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. Even at 64 I feel the sorrow of this great man’s loss.
I’m sure Duncan was a brilliant footballer, but I know for a fact he was a wonderful man. I will remember him until the day I die. RIP Duncan, you are missed.
Nice tribute, Lyndsey! I’m also from Newcastle (born in ’54) and was just sharing memories of same-named football players with a friend when I thought I’d see if I could find a photo of my namesake and found this site. Suffice to say, I’m glad you found Duncan to be a good man. Clearly he made a lasting impression on a young lad he took seriously.
Best regards to you and yours … and HTL, of course!
Lad or lass! Apologies for my mistake!