Albert Cox

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playername= Albert Cox


fullname = Albert Edward Harrison Cox
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dateofbirth = June 24 1917
cityofbirth = Treeton, Rotherham
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = 2003
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position = Left-Back
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youthclubs = Woodhouse Mills United
years = 1936-1952
1952-1953
clubs = Sheffield United
Halifax Town
Total
caps(goals) = 267 (5)
53 (1)
320 (6)
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Albert Edward Harrison Cox (June 24 1917 in Treeton, Rotherham – 2003) was a former footballer. He played as a left-back for Sheffield United.

Albert joined Sheffield United from amateur side Woodhouse Mills United F.C., and quickly settled into the first team at Bramall Lane. He made his league debut against Blackpool at Bramall Lane on 20 February 1936, in a 1-0 win. Cox was often described as a 'bungle of energy' cite book|last=Clarebrough|first=Denis|title=Sheffield United F.C., The First 100 years|publisher=Sheffield United Football Club|year=1989] on the field of play. His partner at full-back in the late 1930s was Harry Hooper.

Though World War II interrupted his career, he played on for several seasons after hostilities had ended, and became one of the most consistent left-backs in the Football League.A to Z Encyclopedia. Sheffield United matchday programme. 14 September 1985.] In total he made 267 league appearances for the Blades with 5 goals. [ [http://since1888.co.uk Since 1988 Football League Database.] (accessed 21 July 2007)]

He was transferred to Halifax Town during the 1952 close season.

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