About Elsie Cook
Elsie Cook was a British association football player.
Elsie Cook was the secretary for the Scottish Women’s Football Association when it was formed. Cook's advocacy for women's football in Scotland helped the ban on the sport get reversed and led to the Scotland women's national football team playing their first team game against England.
Coaching career Cook coached Stewarton Thistle to the first Women's FA Cup final in 1971.
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Who was Elsie Cook?
secretary for the Scottish Women’s Football Association
When was Elsie Cook born?
Elsie Cook was born in East Ayrshire, Scotland national women's football team, Stewarton.
What was Elsie Cook's occupation?
Elsie Cook was an association football player.
What nationality was Elsie Cook?
Elsie Cook was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsie Cook. https://biography.guide/elsie-cook/
MLA: "Elsie Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsie-cook/.
Chicago: "Elsie Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsie-cook/.
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