About Bill Cox
Lived 1880 – 1915 (aged 34–35). Bill Cox was a British association football player.
Personal life Cox was the younger brother of England international forward Jack Cox. After retiring from football, he became a stonemason in Blackpool. Cox served as a private in the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) at Gallipoli during the First World War. During the campaign, he suffered a leg wound and contracted fatal dysentery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cox?
English footballer (1880-1915)
When was Bill Cox born?
Bill Cox was born in 1880 in Liverpool.
When did Bill Cox die?
Bill Cox died on 6 November 1915 in Birmingham.
What was Bill Cox's occupation?
Bill Cox was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Cox?
Bill Cox was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Cox (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cox. https://biography.guide/bill-cox-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cox-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cox-association-football-player/.
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