Bob Hewitson
English footballer and manager
Intro | English footballer and manager | |||||||
Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |||||||
was | Athlete Football player Association football player | |||||||
Work field | Sports | |||||||
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Birth | 26 February 1884, Blyth, United Kingdom | |||||||
Death | 1957 (aged 72 years) | |||||||
Star sign | Pisces | |||||||
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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.
Hewitson began his playing career at Morpeth Harriers 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 34 matches in all competitions. After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Croydon Common and finally Doncaster Rovers.