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
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	?
Teams managed
1949	Gateshead
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Robert 'Bob' Hewitson (26 February 1884–1957) was a professional footballer who played for Morpeth Harriers, Barnsley, Crystal Palace, Oldham Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Croydon Common and Doncaster Rovers.

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. In 1907 he signed for Oldham Athletic before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1908 and went on to participate in a further 64 matches in all competitions. After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Croydon Common and finally Doncaster Rovers.

External links

• Picture of Hewitson Retrieved 27 May 2009