Norman Lewis (footballer)

Norman Lewis
Personal information
Full nameArthur Norman Lewis[1]
Date of birth13 June 1908[1]
Place of birthWolverhampton, England[1]
Date of death1972 (aged 6364)[1]
Place of deathWolverhampton, England[1]
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
-Sunbeam Motors
1928–1929Wolverhampton Wanderers29(0)
1929–1935Stoke City159(0)
1936Bradford Park Avenue2(0)
1936–1938Tranmere Rovers58(0)
Total240(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Arthur Norman Lewis (13 June 1908 – 1972) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bradford Park Avenue, Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City.[1]

Career

Lewis was born in Wolverhampton and played for his works team Sunbeam Motors before being signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1928 at the age of 20.[1] He played 30 times for Wolves in 1928–29 before signing for Stoke City. Lewis spent six years at the "Potters" making 169 appearances for the club.[1] He was signed by Stoke in 1929 as cover for Dick Williams. He took over from Williams in 1930–31 playing in 39 matches. Lewis then played 46 times in 1931–32 but then suffered injury and missed the whole 1932–33 season as Stoke gained promotion. He played regularly for the next three seasons but lost his place to Norman Wilkinson in 1936.[1] He latter assisted Bradford Park Avenue and Tranmere Rovers where he won a Third Division North title in 1938.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1928–29 29010300
Total 29010300
Stoke City 1929–30 17010180
1930–31 36030390
1931–32 41050460
1932–33 000000
1933–34 12010130
1934–35 36010370
1935–36 17000170
Total 15901101700
Bradford Park Avenue 1935–36 200020
Total 200020
Tranmere Rovers 1936–37 26010270
1937–38 11000110
1938–39 21000210
Total 58010590
Career Total 24801402620

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.