About Bill Cookson
Lived 1900 – 1980 (aged 79). Bill Cookson was an australian rules football player.
William Henry James Cookson (10 December 1900 – 19 July 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cookson?
Australian rules footballer (1900-1980)
When was Bill Cookson born?
Bill Cookson was born on 10 December 1900 in Collingwood.
When did Bill Cookson die?
Bill Cookson died on 19 July 1980 in Parkville.
What was Bill Cookson's occupation?
Bill Cookson was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cookson. https://biography.guide/bill-cookson/
MLA: "Bill Cookson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cookson/.
Chicago: "Bill Cookson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cookson/.
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