Billy Cook (footballer, born 1890)

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)
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, a two footed tackler and solid defender.

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

• FA Cup: Winners 1915
• FA Cup: Winners 1925