Walter Cox
English footballer and manager for Stoke
About Walter Cox
Lived 1849 – 1925 (aged 75–76). Walter Cox was a British association football player and association football coach.
Career Cox was another ex-Stoke player who stepped into the manager's seat vacated by Thomas Slaney in 1883. Cox's reign however was a comparatively short one, and he was replaced by Harry Lockett after less than a year in charge. He played in and managed the club's first competitive match in the FA Cup which Stoke lost 2–1 against Manchester.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Cox?
English footballer and manager for Stoke (1849-1925)
When was Walter Cox born?
Walter Cox was born in 1849 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did Walter Cox die?
Walter Cox died in 1925 in Stafford.
What was Walter Cox's occupation?
Walter Cox was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Walter Cox?
Walter Cox was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Cox (footballer, born 1849)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Cox. https://biography.guide/walter-cox/
MLA: "Walter Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-cox/.
Chicago: "Walter Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-cox/.
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