Sir (Frank) Cyril Hawker (21 July 1900 – 22 February 1991) was an English banker and cricketer.
[1] He played a large role in the establishment of the central banks of the newly independent Commonwealth countries.
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.
[7] The announcement of Hawker's MCC appointment in May 1970 came amid discussion over apartheid South Africa's tour of England in 1970, 'Stop the Seventy Tour' protestors considered it a provocative move by the MCC given Hawker strong links to South Africa through Standard Chartered.
Hawker was a sporting all rounder and was also chairman of the Amateur Football Association (AFA) in 1971.