Goalkeeper George Hunter was signed by the Bhoys in December 1949 from Neilston Juniors.

After a year in the reserves the Troon born keeper made his first team Celtic debut in a 4-2 Scottish Cup victory over East Fife on January 31st 1951. He would win the Scottish Cup with the Hoops later that season and in August was part of the side that claimed the St Mungo Cup.

After recovering from TB, George returned to the fold but he would never regain the form and composure which saw him first break into the team.
He would lose his regular starting place to John Bonnar and by April 1954 he had been released by the club. George played 38 times for Celtic. He later went on to join Derby County.