Lewis, Jim

Jim Lewis

Clubs played for: Walthamstow Avenue, Leyton Orient, Walthamstow Avenue, Chelsea, (1945-1968)

Born: 1927

Birthplace: Hackney, London

Position: Striker/Inside-forward

Biography: An amateur throughout his career, he joined Chelsea from leading non-league club of the time, Walthamstow Avenue. While his team mates earned £12 a week, he received nothing. One of the best goal scoring wingers of his day, he shared the Outside-left birth with Frank Blunstone. Played 17 games and scored six goals in the 1955 Championship winning side, who all received a suit. He was presented with a plaque six years later, which has hung in his loo for over 50 years.. He also represented Great Britain at three Olympics Games. Worked as a travelling salesman selling Thermos Flasks, he later ran a pub in Southend and now lives in retirement in Essex.

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Lewis, Jim I met Jim Lewis and got his autograph in the mid 50s. Did he have/work in a newsagents in Walthamstow?
04-08-23 Rod Stother

Lewis, Jim I attended a match between Walthamstow Avenue and Wycombe Wanderers at Loakes Park in 1959 that featured Jim Lewis. I think it was a shot from him that hit the back of the net with such force that the ball flew back into play. Whilst the Walthamstow players surrounded the referee when he failed to signal a goal, the Wycombe goalkeeper cleared the ball upfield. Can anyone confirm that it was Jim who "scored" that day?


02-06-21 Paul Davies

Lewis, Jim Sorry to say but my Father never ran a pub in Southend. He remained with Thermos until he retired. Unfortunately he died 7 years ago.
06-03-21 Tim Lewis