Bob Hewitson

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)
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.

† Appearances (goals)

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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