| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Hewitson | ||
| Date of birth | (1884-02-26)26 February 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Blyth, England | ||
| Date of death | 1957 (aged 72–73) | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | |||
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.
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. 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.
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 123. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- Crystal Palace player appearances Retrieved 10 October 2013
- A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 28 November 2012
External links
- Picture of Hewitson Retrieved 25 August 2014
- 1884 births
- 1957 deaths
- Footballers from Blyth, Northumberland
- English men's footballers
- English Football League players
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Morpeth Harriers F.C. players
- Barnsley F.C. players
- Crystal Palace F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
- Croydon Common F.C. players
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players