One of British Columbia’s greatest athletes, Ted Hunt graduated from UBC with a Physical Education degree in 1957, an MPE in 1961 and a PhD in Education, in 1976.
Hunt was both a standout rugby player – of international calibre and one of the country’s best ski jumpers. He won Big Blocks in both rugby and in skiing and at age 20 represented Canada at the World Ski Jumping Championships in Sweden.
During his studies, Hunt represented Canada in international rugby matches while also playing intramural sports. In the summer he played lacrosse, twice winning the Canadian championship Mann Cup with the Vancouver team.
In his graduating year, Hunt received the Bobby Gaul Award as UBC’s athlete of the year. At the same time, he was selected as the province’s Athlete of the Year. That summer (1957) Hunt tried out with the BC Lions football team and not only made the team but was named the Lions’ Rookie of the Year. The following year, he was selected the team’s Outstanding Canadian Player of the Year.
Hunt’s impressive athletic accomplishments were followed by an extensive teaching career in Vancouver high schools as well as that of an author of both novels and educational books.
In retirement, he served nine years as School Board Trustee, and for 20 years as director of The Students’ Emergency Fund which he began with Brenton Kenny.
Hunt has authored several books: In The Company of Heroes, which became the Indigo Finalist for Dramatized History. He has also authored three books on golf, Ben Hogan’s Magical Device, Ben Hogan’s Short Game Simplified, and Ben Hogan’s Tips For Weekend Golfers. His most recent work was written for Canada’s national seven a-side rugby teams: Creative Backfield Rugby Canadian Style.
Dr. Hunt has been acknowledged with induction into both the UBC and British Columbia Sports Halls of Fame. He is featured as one of Education’s 100 as part of the UBC Faculty of Education’s Year of Alumni celebrations.
