 Hunt started his career playing in his native Bermuda, and scored his first century in an organised game at the age of 10.Considered one of the finest cricketers Bermuda has ever produced, he was selected to take part in trials for the West Indian cricket team in 1933, although not given a place on the West indies team that went to England.He played one first-class match for G. C. Grant's XI as part of the trials, but was not selected when doubts were raised about his eligibility.