About Ken Hawkes
Lived 1933 – 2015 (aged 81). Ken Hawkes was a British association football player.
Career
Joining Luton Town as a trainee in 1951, Hawkes broke into the first-team only in 1957. He made 102 appearances for Luton, including playing in the 1959 FA Cup Final, before leaving in 1961 to join Peterborough United. After a solitary first-team appearance for Peterborough, Hawkes played non-league football for Bedford Town, St Neots Town and Dunstable Town.
His younger brother Barry also played League football for teams including Luton Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Hawkes?
English footballer (1933-2015)
When was Ken Hawkes born?
Ken Hawkes was born on 6 May 1933 in Easington.
When did Ken Hawkes die?
Ken Hawkes died on 2 February 2015.
What was Ken Hawkes's occupation?
Ken Hawkes was an association football player.
What nationality was Ken Hawkes?
Ken Hawkes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Hawkes. https://biography.guide/ken-hawkes/
MLA: "Ken Hawkes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-hawkes/.
Chicago: "Ken Hawkes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-hawkes/.
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