Born in Blyth, Northumberland, he started his career in local football with Palmer's (Jarrow) and Gosforth, before moving to Scottish Football League side St Mirren at the start of the 1914--15 season.
Born in Blyth, Northumberland, he started his career in local football, before moving to Scottish club St Mirren in 1914. Hutchinson started his career in amateur football with Palmer's (Jarrow) and Gosforth, before moving to Scottish Football League side St Mirren at the start of the 1914--15 season.