Bob Hewitson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Hewitson | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Blyth, England | ||
| Date of death | 1957 (aged 72–73) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Morpeth Harriers | ? | ||
| 1903–1904 | Barnsley | 62 | |
| 1905–1907 | Crystal Palace | 60 | |
| 1907 | Oldham Athletic | 27 | |
| 1908–1909 | Tottenham Hotspur | 30 | |
| Croydon Common | ? | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | ? | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Hewitson (26 February 1884 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played for Morpeth Harriers, Barnsley, Crystal Palace, Oldham Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Croydon Common and Doncaster Rovers.[1]
Football career
[edit]Hewitson began his playing career at Morpeth Harriers before joining Barnsley in 1903, the goalkeeper played a total of 62 matches between 1903 and 1904. Hewitson moved on to Crystal Palace where he featured in 75 matches in all competitions.[2] In 1907 he signed for Oldham Athletic before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1908 and went on to participate in a further 34 matches in all competitions.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Croydon Common and finally Doncaster Rovers.
References
[edit]- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 123. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- ^ Crystal Palace player appearances Retrieved 10 October 2013
- ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 28 November 2012
External links
[edit]- Picture of Hewitson Retrieved 25 August 2014
Categories:
- 1884 births
- 1957 deaths
- Footballers from Blyth, Northumberland
- English men's footballers
- English Football League players
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Morpeth Harriers F.C. players
- Barnsley F.C. players
- Crystal Palace F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
- Croydon Common F.C. players
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players