Fred Dawes

Frederick W. Dawes (2 May 1911 – 12 August 1989) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Northampton Town and Crystal Palace. He also managed Crystal Palace and was the younger brother of Albert Dawes, who also played professionally for Crystal Palace and Northampton.

Playing career Dawes began his youth career with Aldershot and, in 1929, signed for Northampton Town, where his older brother Albert was also a player. Between then and 1936, Dawes made 162 League appearances for the club, scoring once.

In February 1936, Dawes signed for Crystal Palace, once again re-joining his older brother who had moved to Palace in 1933, Dawes went on to make a total of 223 Dawes career was notable in that he completed a century of appearances for Crystal Palace either side of World War II. However, the partnership was unable to improve upon the season start and the club had to seek re-election in 1951.