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]
| 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 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.