Harry Hewitt

Harry Hewitt, sometimes spelled "Hewit", "Ewart" or "Hewett", (c. 1861 – 23 January 1907) was an Indigenous Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer. In 1889, Hewitt played for the Medindie Football Club, and so is believed to be the first Indigenous Australian to play in the South Australian Football Association (SAFA), known today as the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

For the English footballer, see Harry Hewitt (English footballer). For the fictional character, see Harry Hewitt (Coronation Street).

Harry Hewitt
Hewitt in 1894
Personal information
Full name Harry Hewitt
Date of birth c. 1862
Place of birth South-eastern South Australia
Date of death 23 January 1907 (approx. 45)
Original team(s) Point McLeay
Position(s) Back pocket, rover
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1889, 1891–1892 Medindie 5 (0)
1891 Port Adelaide 1 (0)
Career highlights
  • First Indigenous Australian to play in SANFL.
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