Robert Wilford "Bobby" Hewitson (January 23, 1892 – January 9, 1969) was a Canadian ice hockey official who worked as a referee in the

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from 1920 to 1934.

Career

Hewiston worked as linesman in the

from 1920 to 1934. He was also the first curator of the

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in Toronto. In 1963, he was inducted into the

for his service to

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1892 births 1969 deaths Hockey Hall of Fame employees Hockey Hall of Fame inductees National Hockey League officials Ice hockey people from Toronto {{Authority control