About Ted Cook
Lived 1901 – 1957 (aged 55). Ted Cook was a New Zealand association football player.
Ted Cook (1901–1957) was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international.
Cook made his full All Whites debut in New Zealand's inaugural A-international fixture and had the distinction of scoring New Zealand's first goal, scoring a brace in that game, with Bill Knott scoring the other in a 3–1 win over Australia on 17 June 1922. He played in all three of New Zealand's internationals in June that year, scoring in each game
Following his football career, Ted immigrated to Australia where he went on to be the General Manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia from<History of and Australian Institution 1866-1981 the Commercial Bank of Australia> 1953–1957.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Cook?
New Zealand association footballer
When was Ted Cook born?
Ted Cook was born on 26 June 1901 in Tarbock.
When did Ted Cook die?
Ted Cook died on 27 February 1957 in Houston, Texas.
What was Ted Cook's occupation?
Ted Cook was an association football player.
What nationality was Ted Cook?
Ted Cook was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Cook (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Cook. https://biography.guide/ted-cook-association-football-player/
MLA: "Ted Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-cook-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ted Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-cook-association-football-player/.
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