Cyril Hawker

Sir (Frank) Cyril Hawker (21 July 1900 – 22 February 1991) was an English banker and cricketer.

Hawker was born in Epping in 1900, the son of Frank Charles Hawker. He was educated at the City of London School between 1913 and 1919.

Finance Hawker joined the Bank of England in 1920. Appointed Chief Accountant in 1948,

Hawker left the Bank in 1962 to become Chairman of The Standard Bank Ltd.

Amongst his many other roles, he was Deputy Chairman of Midland and International Banks.

Cricket & Football

Hawker was a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Essex. He made a single appearance for Essex during the 1937 season, playing against Lancashire in an innings defeat highlighted by a double-century from Eddie Paynter. Hawker made just 26 runs in the two innings, and was never selected to play for the team again. He had first played cricket for the City of London School XI and was active in club cricket for various sides including Southgate, Old Citizens, the Free Foresters and the Frogs.

He was heavily involved in the running and administration of the game as well, serving as chairman of the Minor Counties Cricket Association before becoming President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1970–1971. He was Vice-President of the National Playing Fields Association from 1976 until his death, and Hon. Vice-President of the Football Association in 1970.

Personal life Hawker married Marjorie Ann Pearce (sister of Tom Pearce, cricketer and President of Essex County Cricket Club) in 1931, and had three daughters.