Background
Cadwell was born in Edmonton, London and joined West Ham from Nunhead during the 1923-1924 season, the east London club"s first season in Division One.
Cadwell was born in Edmonton, London and joined West Ham from Nunhead during the 1923-1924 season, the east London club"s first season in Division One.
He played his first game for West Ham against Chelsea on 20 October 1923. Succeeding Jack Tresadern as first choice left-half, he went on to make 277 league and cup appearances for the club between 1923 and 1933. His last game came against Charlton Athletic on 8 April 1933.
Cadwell represented the Football League in a game against the Irish League in 1930, and also played for London and Surrey.