Born in Cardenden, Fife, Hutchison began his professional career with Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Second Division, after he was spotted by manager Archie McPherson.

When Bob Stokoe took over from Shannon in June 1971, he worked on Hutchison's crossing ability, believing it to be his only weak spot.

In 1972, Coventry City manager Joe Mercer offered £140,000 cash plus Billy Rafferty for Hutchison's services.

They were eliminated at the First Round stage, but not before giving the Greek team a scare losing 3–2 in Athens and drawing 3–3 at Vetch Field.

He then made another guest appearance for the club the following May, when he played in Peter Foley's testimonial against an Oxford United XI.

[citation needed] After his retirement from playing, Hutchison remained in South Wales until 2012, working as a Football Development Officer across the Severn Estuary for Bristol City.

Hutchison was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bloomfield Road, when it was officially opened by former Blackpool player Jimmy Armfield in April 2006.