Edward Hawthorn
| Edward Hawthorn | |
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 England |
Ernest Edward Hawthorn was a former English badminton player. Born in 1878 in Sussex he joined the Crystal Palace badminton club after becoming involved in badminton. He was a prominent player before the First World War winning two All England titles.[1] After retiring in 1928 he became vice-president of the badminton Association and was chairman from 1936-1947. He died on December 4, 1951 at his home in Beckenham, Kent at the age of 73.[2]
Medal Record at the All England Badminton Championships
| Medal | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1911 | Men's doubles |
| | 1912 | Mixed doubles |
References
- ↑ Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
- ↑ "Edward Hawthorn". Badminton England.
- ↑ "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.
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