Billy Cook (footballer, born 1890) explained

Billy Cook
Fullname:William Cook
Height:[1]
Birth Date:2 March 1890
Birth Place:Usworth, Sunderland, England
Years1:?–1912
Years2:1912–1927
Years3:1927–?
Clubs1:Hebburn Argyle
Clubs3:Worksop Town
Caps2:264
Goals2:0

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. 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.

He transferred to Worksop Town in August 1927.

Honours

Sheffield United

Winners 1915

Winners 1925

Notes and References

  1. News: First Division prospects. Sheffield United . Nemo . Athletic News . Manchester . 22 August 1921 . 6.
  2. Book: Unknown. Cup Final Programme. 1915.
  3. The Official Encyclopedia of Sheffield United by Tony Matthews, Dennis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham,, Page 63