Bob Hewitson | |
Fullname: | Robert Hewitson |
Birth Date: | 26 February 1884 |
Birth Place: | Blyth, England |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Years2: | 1903–1904 |
Years3: | 1905–1907 |
Years4: | 1907 |
Years5: | 1908–1909 |
Clubs1: | Morpeth Harriers |
Clubs2: | Barnsley |
Clubs3: | Crystal Palace |
Clubs4: | Oldham Athletic |
Clubs5: | Tottenham Hotspur |
Clubs6: | Croydon Common |
Clubs7: | Doncaster Rovers |
Caps1: | ? |
Caps2: | 62 |
Caps3: | 60 |
Caps4: | 27 |
Caps5: | 30 |
Caps6: | ? |
Caps7: | ? |
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]
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 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.