Alfred Hawkins (footballer)

Alfred T. Hawkins (born 1904, date of death unknown)[1] was a professional footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Crystal Palace. He also played non-league football for Southall F.C..

Alfred Hawkins
Personal information
Date of birth 1904 (1904)
Place of birth Malden, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1925 Southall
1925–1927 Crystal Palace 20 (8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Hawkins began his career with Southall, then playing in the Athenian League and in November 1925, signed for Crystal Palace of the Football League Third Division South.[1] He made his debut in a home 0–2 defeat to Gillingham and went on to make 19 league appearances in 1925–26, scoring seven times.[2] In January 1926, Hawkins played in a home FA Cup tie against Chelsea scoring once in a 2–1 win.[3] However, he made only one appearance in 1926–27 (one goal) and at the end of the season, left the club.[1][4]

References

  1. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 328. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. pp. 145–6. ISBN 0907969542.
  3. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 103. ISBN 0907969542.
  4. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. pp. 146–7. ISBN 0907969542.


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