Edward Hawthorn

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. 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.