Bob Hewitson
English footballer
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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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Hewitson | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Blyth, Northumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 1957 (aged 72–73) | ||
| Place of death | Northumberland | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Football career
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 June 1908. Hewitson debut was also Tottenham's first ever Football League game which was a 3–0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.[3] He went on to participate in a further 34 matches in the league and FA Cup.[4]
After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Croydon Common and finally Doncaster Rovers.