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George Hewitt (footballer)

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George Hewitt
Personal information
Date of birth 1878
Place of birth Burslem, England
Position(s) Inside-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1896–1898 Burslem Port Vale 4 (3)
1898–1899 Luton Town 12 (6)
Total 16 (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.

Career

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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

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Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burslem Port Vale 1896–97 Midland League 4 3 1 0 5 3
1897–98 Midland League 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 4 3 1 0 5 3
Luton Town 1898–99 Second Division 12 6 5 2 17 8
Career total 16 9 6 2 22 11

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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)