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Edwin Francis Hunt
Born (1902-07-09)July 9, 1902
Died April 11, 1981(1981-04-11) (aged 78)
Nationality American
Alma mater Vanderbilt University
Occupation Assistant Attorney General
Known for US checkers champion in 1934

Edwin Francis Hunt (July 9, 1902 – April 11, 1981) was an American draughts, or checkers, player who spent most of his life in Nashville. He was US champion in 1934.

His career was as a lawyer and as such he gained recognition as an appellate advocate and rose to the rank of Assistant Attorney General. He had studied at Vanderbilt University where he won the Founder's Medal twice.

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