George Hewitt (footballer)

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George Hewitt
Personal information
Date of birth 1878 (1878)
Place of birth Burslem, England
Position Inside-forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1896–1898 Burslem Port Vale 4 (3)
1898–1899 Luton Town 12 (6)
Total16(9)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Hewitt (born 1878; date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played as an inside-forward for Burslem Port Vale and Luton Town.

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Career

Hewitt joined local club Burslem Port Vale in the autumn of 1896. [1] He made his debut at inside-right in a 6–0 defeat by Rushden at the Athletic Ground in a Midland League match on 14 November. [1] He was released at the end of the 1897–98 season and went on to play for Luton Town. [1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [2]
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale 1896–97 Midland League 431053
1897–98 Midland League000000
Total431053
Luton Town 1898–99 Second Division 12652178
Career total169622211

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 135. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. George Hewitt at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)