Billy Cook (footballer)

Billy Cook (footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Billy Cook


fullname = William Cook
height = 5' 7 1/2"
weight = 10st 7lb
dateofbirth = birth date|1890|3|2
cityofbirth = Usworth nr Sunderland
dateofdeath = 1974
cityofdeath =
countryofbirth = England
countryofdeath =
currentclub =
clubnumber =
position = Full Back
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = ?-1912
1912-1927
1927-?
clubs = Hebburn Argyle
Sheffield United
Worksop Town
caps(goals) = 00? (?)
324 (0)
00? (?)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) = 00100(0)
pcupdate =
ntupdate =

Billy Cook (born in Usworth near Sunderland) was an English footballer who played for Hebburn Argyle, Sheffield United and Worksop Town. He was a lightweight but useful full back [cite book|last=Unknown|first=|title=Cup Final Programme|date=1915] , a two footed tackler and solid defender.The Official Encyclopedia of Sheffield United by Tony Matthews, Dennis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham, ISBN 1-904103-19-7, Page 63]

Club career

Billy Cook started playing with Hebburn Argyle where he took over the position vacated by Jack English. In April 1912 he transferred to Sheffield United where he became a first team regular [cite book|last=Unknown|first=|title=Cup Final Programme|date=1915] . He stayed at the club for over 15 years but never scored a first team goal despite making over 300 appearances. The sides he played in were successful however and he was twice an FA Cup winner with the Blades, in 1915 and 1925.The Official Encyclopedia of Sheffield United by Tony Matthews, Dennis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham, ISBN 1-904103-19-7, Page 63]

He transferred to Worksop Town in August 1927.

Honours

Sheffield United
*FA Cup: Winners 1915
*FA Cup: Winners 1925

References


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