The striker was a fans' favourite during his five-year spell at Coventry and scored one of the most famous goals in English football history in October 1970, against his previous team Everton. Awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, Willie Carr gripped the ball between his heels and flicked it up for Hunt to volley home. The match was televised on BBC's "Match of the Day", and the goal was awarded the programme's Goal of the Season, so gained huge fame. The move was outlawed at the end of the season.