Frederick Hawkes(born 17 April 1881) was an Englishfootballerwho spent his entire career playing for his home-town club,Luton Town.

Fred Hawkes
Personal information
Full name Frederick Hawkes
Date of birth (1881-04-17)17 April 1881
Place of birth Luton,England
Date of death 1952
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Luton Stanley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1899–1920 Luton Town 509 (22)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Following a successful youth career inLuton,Hawkes received offers from otherLeagueclubs before signing for his local sideLuton Townin 1899. Playing alongsideRobert Hawkes(no relation) andFred Whitein the Luton half-back line, Hawkes became one of the club's most consistent performers up until the outbreak ofWorld War I.On his return from the conflict, he made 14 appearances during the1919–20season to complete a career that had lasted for over twenty years.[1]

References

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  1. ^Collings, Timothy (1985).The Luton Town Story 1885-1985.Luton Town F.C.pp. 196–197.ISBN0-951067-90-7.