Billy Cook
Personal information
Full name William Cook
Date of birth (1890-03-02)2 March 1890
Place of birth Usworth, Sunderland, England
Date of death 1974 (aged 83–84)
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1912 Hebburn Argyle
1912–1927 Sheffield United 264 (0)
1927–? Worksop Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Billy Cook (2 March 1890 – 1974) was an English footballer who played for Sheffield United and Worksop Town. He was a lightweight but useful full back,[2] a two footed tackler and solid defender.[3]

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.[2] He stayed at the club for over 15 years but never scored a 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.[3]

He transferred to Worksop Town in August 1927.

Honours

Sheffield United

References

  1. ↑ Nemo (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Sheffield United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 6.
  2. 1 2 Unknown (1915). Cup Final Programme.
  3. 1 2 The Official Encyclopedia of Sheffield United by Tony Matthews, Dennis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham, ISBN 1-904103-19-7, Page 63
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