About Derek Lewis
Lived 1929 – 1953 (aged 24). Derek Lewis was a British association football player.
Derek Ivor Edwin Lewis (10 June 1929 – 13 July 1953) was an English professional football player for Gillingham and Preston North End. He made 85 Football League appearances and was tipped as a future England international but died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage at the age of 24.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Derek Lewis?
English footballer (1929-1953)
When was Derek Lewis born?
Derek Lewis was born on 10 June 1929 in Edmonton.
When did Derek Lewis die?
Derek Lewis died on 13 July 1953 in St Albans.
What was Derek Lewis's occupation?
Derek Lewis was an association football player.
What nationality was Derek Lewis?
Derek Lewis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Derek Lewis (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Lewis. https://biography.guide/derek-lewis-association-football-player/
MLA: "Derek Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-lewis-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Derek Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-lewis-association-football-player/.
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