Edward Hawthorn

Edward Hawthorn
Personal information
Country  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

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Medal Year Event
1911 Men's doubles
1912 Mixed doubles

References

  1. Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
  2. "Edward Hawthorn". Badminton England.
  3. "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.


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