About George Edwin Cooke
Lived 1883 – 1969 (aged 86). George Edwin Cooke was an American association football player.
George Edwin Cooke (February 17, 1883 – June 3, 1969) was an American amateur soccer player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1904 he was a member of the St. Rose Parish team, which won the bronze medal in the soccer tournament. He played all three matches as a fullback. His younger brother Thomas was also member of the bronze medal team, but he broke his leg during the first game with Galt F.C. and was replaced with Johnson in the later games.
Outside of soccer, Cooke worked for the Liggett Group for over 50 years.
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Who was George Edwin Cooke?
American soccer player (1883-1969)
When was George Edwin Cooke born?
George Edwin Cooke was born on 17 February 1883 in St. Louis.
When did George Edwin Cooke die?
George Edwin Cooke died on 3 June 1969 in St. Louis.
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George Edwin Cooke was an association football player.
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George Edwin Cooke was American.
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