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.
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