William Cook (6 September 1887 – 10 June 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Bill Cook | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William Cook | ||
Date of birth | (1887-09-06)6 September 1887 | ||
Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 10 June 1949(1949-06-10) (aged 61) | ||
Place of death | Richmond, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Bendigo City | ||
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Centre half-forward | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1914 | Carlton | 16 (27) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Cook kicked five goals in his VFL debut and was a centre half-forward in Carlton's 1914 premiership team.[1][2] He was their leading goal-kicker that year with 27 goals, in what was his only league season.[1]
Carlton Football Club 1914 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Clark |
Carlton Football Club · leading goalkickers | |
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