Ernest Levitt (2 April 1893 – December 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the

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for

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Career

Born in the northeast of England, Levitt began his career in Scotland with

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. He returned home to Silksworth to play for the village team and was signed by

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club

in June 1920. Levitt made six appearances at the beginning of the 1920–21 season, but lost his place in the team to

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and had his contract cancelled in December 1920. He returned to the northeast and played for non-League clubs

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, Thornley Albion and Wingate Albion.

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1893 births English footballers People from the City of Sunderland Footballers from Tyne and Wear Dundee F.C. players Brentford F.C. players English Football League players West Stanley F.C. players Association football central defenders Scottish Football League players 1979 deaths {{England-footy-midfielder-1890s-stub