 In 1948, he moved to Bradford City and made 75 appearances with 20 goals for the West Yorkshire side.Hawksworth was 23 when he signed for Sheffield United in 1950 in a double transfer along with fellow winger Alf Ringstead, for a total outlay of £15,000.He was strong, fast and dangerous near goal, and was at his best in an outside-left position, but served United well in all the other forward positions.