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James Cook

1885 – 1971

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1885 – 1971 (aged 86). James Cook was a British association football player.

James B. Cook (10 September 1885 – 1 December 1971) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger.

Playing career Cook played for various Scottish clubs before moving south in 1906 to sign with Grimsby Town of the Football League Second Division. He played eight games for the "Mariners" and then signed with Plymouth Argyle in 1908 alongside teammate Tommy Hakin. He made his debut on 16 September 1908, in a 1–0 victory over Brentford at Home Park. settling in Chicago where he worked for General Motors. He later founded and served as President of the Kloster Steel Corporation. He died on 1 December 1971 after suffering a heart attack while driving his car which then collided with a tree in River Forest, Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Cook?

Scottish footballer (1885-1971)

When was James Cook born?

James Cook was born on 10 September 1885 in Kilbirnie.

When did James Cook die?

James Cook died on 1 December 1971 in River Forest, Illinois.

What was James Cook's occupation?

James Cook was an association football player.

What nationality was James Cook?

James Cook was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Cook

· Wikidata: Q28474312

· DBpedia: James Cook (footballer, born 1885)

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