George Hurst born in Radcliffe, signed from Walkden Central and played in the Southern League for Exeter City during 1912/13 before retiring. 

A friend of Exeter City goalkeeper John Chapman from schooldays, George was described as being a 'sturdy left-back' of ‘splendid physique, as strong as a bullock and absolutely fearless.’

Starting in attack for Moses Gate Temperance, George switched to a defensive position when he joined for Skelmersdale United for two seasons. Subsequently signing semi-professionally for Chorley of the Lancashire Combination, he moved on to Walkden Central before arriving at Exeter City in the summer of 1912.

George became a regular first team player in the Grecians’ Southern League campaign, making his debut in a 4-0 defeat at West Ham United in September 1912, and was reported to have retired from playing after his one-season stay at St James’ Park.