Jack Lewis (footballer, born 1919)

John Lewis (26 August 1919[1] – 2002[2]) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Reading. He also played non-league football for Kettering Town.

Jack Lewis
Personal information
Date of birth (1919-08-26)26 August 1919
Place of birth Walsall, England
Date of death 2002 (aged 82–83)
Position(s) Half-back
Youth career
?–1938 West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1938–1949 Crystal Palace 124 (6)
1949–1951 Bournemouth 25 (1)
1951–1953 Reading 74 (17)
1953–? Kettering Town ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Lewis was born in Walsall and began his youth career with West Bromwich Albion.[1] He signed for Crystal Palace in the 1938 close season and made his debut – and only senior appearance before the league was interrupted by the Second World War – in April 1939 against Bristol Rovers.[1] Lewis became a first team regular in the 1946–47 season, when he was ever-present[1][3] and made over 30 appearances in each of the next two seasons.[1] His form was such that he was named in a London select XI to play in Brussels in 1948.[1]

However, in November 1949, Lewis was transferred to Bournemouth for £7,500[1][4] where he remained until July 1951, when he joined Reading.[1] Lewis spent two seasons with Reading before moving into non-league football with Kettering Town.[1]

Later career

After retiring as a player, Lewis became a publican.[1]

Jack Lewis died in 2002, aged 82 or 83.[2]

References
  1. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 79. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. Ian King (April 2012). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 544. ISBN 9781780910468.
  3. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. pp. 186–7. ISBN 0907969542.
  4. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 332. ISBN 0907969542.


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