Born in
Manchester, Lewis was one of the original
Busby Babes. He played for Goslings and then for the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club (MUJAC), joining the
Old Trafford ground staff in the 1947–48 season. He made 24 appearances for United during the 1950s and scored 11 goals, but was never a regular first-team player due to fierce competition from
Bobby Charlton,
Liam Whelan,
Tommy Taylor and
Dennis Viollet. He was converted from centre forward to full back with Leyton Orient, and probably played his best seasons in that position. He went on to play for
Folkestone Town and later managed
Clapton and
Ford Sports in the
Greater London League. Lewis emigrated to South Africa in 1970 and – after a short spell selling insurance – he spent time as a part-time coach of Primary School Soccer at Glenhazel Primary school in the 1980s, and
Wits University,
Kaizer Chiefs, Giant Blackpool,
Moroka Swallows,
Manning Rangers,
Free State Stars and
AmaZulu. He also worked as an analyst for the TV sports station
SuperSport and also for PA Sports. == Honours ==