Harry Cooke Explained

Harry Cooke
Fullname:William Henry Cooke
Birth Date:7 March 1919
Birth Place:Oswestry, England
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1938–1945
Youthclubs1:Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
Years1:1945–1946
Years2:1946–1953
Years3:1953–1954
Years4:1954–1955
Clubs5:Bedford Town
Caps1:0
Caps2:210
Caps3:4
Caps4:10
Goals1:0
Goals2:4
Goals3:0
Goals4:0

William Henry Cooke (7 March 1919 – 1992) was an English professional footballer, best known as a player for Luton Town.

Career

Cooke began his career with Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, but failed to play a league game for the south coast club before moving to Luton Town in 1946. Cooke was more of a success at Luton, making 228 appearances in all competitions before signing for Shrewsbury Town for the 1953–54 season. Joining Watford in 1954, Cooke played 10 games for the club during the 1954–55 season before transferring to Bedford Town.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Cooke. Mike. Joyce. Since 1888. 2009-07-03. 29 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090529014551/http://www.allfootballers.com/. dead. (registration & fee required)