Norman Lewis (footballer)

Arthur Norman Lewis (13 June 1908 – 1972) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bradford Park Avenue, Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City.[1]

Norman Lewis
Personal information
Full name Arthur Norman Lewis[1]
Date of birth (1908-06-13)13 June 1908[1]
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England[1]
Date of death 1972 (aged 63–64)[1]
Place of death Wolverhampton, England[1]
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Sunbeam Motors
1928–1929 Wolverhampton Wanderers 29 (0)
1929–1935 Stoke City 159 (0)
1936 Bradford Park Avenue 2 (0)
1936–1938 Tranmere Rovers 58 (0)
Total 240 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Lewis was born in Wolverhampton and played for his works team Sunbeam Motors before being signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1928 at the age of 20.[1] He played 30 times for Wolves in 1928–29 before signing for Stoke City. Lewis spent six years at the "Potters" making 169 appearances for the club.[1] He was signed by Stoke in 1929 as cover for Dick Williams. He took over from Williams in 1930–31 playing in 39 matches. Lewis then played 46 times in 1931–32 but then suffered injury and missed the whole 1932–33 season as Stoke gained promotion. He played regularly for the next three seasons but lost his place to Norman Wilkinson in 1936.[1] He latter assisted Bradford Park Avenue and Tranmere Rovers where he won a Third Division North title in 1938.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1928–29 Second Division 29010300
Stoke City 1929–30 Second Division 17010180
1930–31 Second Division 36030390
1931–32 Second Division 41050460
1932–33 Second Division 000000
1933–34 First Division 12010130
1934–35 First Division 36010370
1935–36 First Division 17000170
Total 15901101700
Bradford Park Avenue 1935–36 Second Division 200020
Tranmere Rovers 1936–37 Third Division North 26010270
1937–38 Third Division North 11000110
1938–39 Second Division 21000210
Total 58010590
Career total 24801402620
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References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. Norman Lewis at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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