Career
Born in Barrow Hill, Derbyshire, Hewitt started his career at local side Youlgreave before signing for Football League First Division side Sheffield United. He later signed for Football League Second Division side Lincoln City, making his debut in October 1948 against Fulham. He went on to make three appearances for the club before dropping back into non-league football with Worksop Town.
He signed for Midland Football League side Grantham in 1952 and started the first match of the 1952-1953 season in goal against Mansfield Town Reserves.
In his first two seasons for the club he played in two Lincolnshire Senior Cup "A" Finals, firstly in the defeat against Spalding United, and then the 3–0 victory over Gainsborough Trinity. He remained a regular up until the start of the 1956-1957 season playing virtually every match, but during his final season for the club he was kept out of the side in many games by David Brown.
His final appearance for Grantham came in the last league game of the season against Lincoln City Reserves. In total he made 205 appearances for the club
After leaving Grantham he went on to sign for Eastern Counties Football League side Spalding United.