Bob Hewitson

Bob Hewitson
Personal information
Full name Robert Hewitson
Date of birth (1884-02-26)26 February 1884
Place of birth Blyth, England
Date of death 1957 (aged 72–73)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–? Morpeth Harriers ?
1903–1904 Barnsley 62
1905–1907 Crystal Palace ?
1907 Oldham Athletic 27
1908–1909 Tottenham Hotspur 30
?–? Croydon Common ?
?–? Doncaster Rovers ?
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

Robert "Bob" 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

Hewitson began his playing career at Morpeth Rangers before joining Barnsley in 1903, the goalkeeper played a total of 62 matches between 1903–04. 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

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 123. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. ↑ Crystal Palace player appearances Retrieved 10 October 2013
  3. ↑ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 28 November 2012
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