OBE, who passed away on Friday aged 88.

Mr. Hunt, who played in Cup Match for 12 years between 1927 and 1948, featured prominently in both the batting and bowling records, scoring over 700 runs and taking 45 wickets. He also played professionally and coached in Scotland between 1934 and 1947.

In addition Hunt came close to getting a place in the West Indies Test team.

After finishing as a player Hunt became president of the Bermuda Cricket Board of Control, a post he held for 18 years before stepping down in 1983.

Yesterday, UBP MP C.V. (Jim) Woolridge and Finance Minister Eugene Cox led the tributes to the cricketing hero.

Mr. Woolridge commended him also as an educator, stating that he showed that the sport was great for character building and had saved many young men from dropping out of society.

"He was an outstanding person, who made a great contribution,'' he said.

PLP backbencher Elvin James , the current president of the BCBC and himself a former top cricketer, added his voice, saying he was probably thought of as being the greatest cricketer in Bermuda and some even said the world.

UBP MP John Barritt said he showed his determination and courage by going to Scotland to coach cricket.

"He was an icon, one of the greatest of his generation, who I am sure will be fittingly honoured in the sports Hall of Fame,'' he said.

Premier Jennifer Smith commented on Mr. Hunt's relationship with God and how he was an active member of his church.

"One of Bermuda's giants has departed this Island, his memory will live on,'' she said.

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