Norman Lewis (footballer)
Introduction '''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.
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.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. 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.He latter assisted Bradford Park Avenue and Tranmere Rovers where he won a Third Division North title in 1938.
Career statistics Source:+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWolverhampton Wanderers1928–29Second Division29010—300Stoke City1929–30Second Division17010—1801930–31Second Division36030—3901931–32Second Division41050—4601932–33Second Division0000—001933–34First Division12010—1301934–35First Division36010—3701935–36First Division17000—170Total1590110—1700Bradford Park Avenue1935–36Second Division2000—20Tranmere Rovers1936–37Third Division North26010002701937–38Third Division North11000201301938–39Second Division21000—210Total5801020610Career total2480130202630
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