Career
After starting his career at Bristol Rovers, Hawkins played for Bristol City, and on loan at Bath City, before moving to West Ham United in 1951. He scored on his Hammers debut, a 1–1 draw against Hull City on 1 September 1951. He totalled 15 goals in 32 Second Division appearances for West Ham in the 1951-1952 season, and also made three appearances for the club
He then played for Cheltenham Town during the 1954-1955 season.