Career
Born in Coventry, Warwickshire, Hewitt started his career in local football in the Coventry area. He joined Watford, of the Football League Third Division South, in September 1927. He made his debut two months later, replacing the injured Bill Yates for an away match against Millwall on 5 November 1927.
Watford lost 4–2.
He briefly lost his place later that month, but played in Watford"s final 26 fixtures of 1927-1928, and missed only two games the following season. He left Watford shortly thereafter, to join Coventry City.