About Joe Cooper
Lived 1899 – 1959 (aged 59). Joe Cooper was a British association football player.
Joseph Cooper (27 January 1899 – 22 January 1959) was an English footballer who scored 70 goals from 263 appearances in the Football League playing for Sheffield Wednesday, Chesterfield, Notts County, Grimsby Town and Lincoln City. He played non-league football for Sheepbridge Works and Saltley College, and played on trial for West Bromwich Albion. He played as an inside forward.
He joined Notts County from Chesterfield in March 1923 for a £1,000 fee, which was at the time the club's record transfer fee received. During his time with Grimsby Town, Cooper was working as a schoolteacher.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Cooper?
British association football player (1899-1959)
When was Joe Cooper born?
Joe Cooper was born on 27 January 1899 in Newbold.
When did Joe Cooper die?
Joe Cooper died on 22 January 1959 in Cleethorpes.
What was Joe Cooper's occupation?
Joe Cooper was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Cooper?
Joe Cooper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Cooper (footballer, born 1899)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Cooper. https://biography.guide/joe-cooper/
MLA: "Joe Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-cooper/.
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