Howard Hawkes

Howard George Hawkes (October 28, 1894 – May 15, 1970) was the head football coach for the Western Illinois University Leathernecks located in Macomb, Illinois and he held that position for four seasons, from 1922 until 1925. His career coaching record at Western Illinois was 14 wins, 15 losses, and 2 ties. This ranks him 11th at Western Illinois in total wins and 11th at Western Illinois in winning percentage. A native of Windham, Maine, Hawkes graduated from Windham High School in 1911. He received his B.P.E. degree from International Y.M.C.A. College at Springfield, Massachusetts in 1923.