About William Cook
Lived 1891 – 1969 (aged 77). William Cook was a British cricketer.
William Thomas Cook (6 December 1891 – 22 September 1969) was an English cricketer. He played 39 first-class matches between 1921 and 1933, mainly for Surrey County Cricket Club.
Born at Walworth in 1891, Cook has what Wisden described as "a life-long association with Surrey cricket". Although between 1921 and 1933 he only made 32 first-class appearances for the side, he was awarded his county cap in 1924 and captained the county's Second XI "with distinction for many years".
Considered a "left-handed batsman of no mean skill", Cook played at a time when Surrey's batting was "immensely strong". Wisden considered that Cook's most significant contribution to Surrey was his role in the appointment of Stuart Surridge as captain in 1952. Surrey went on to win five successive County Championships.
Cook died at Shirley in London in 1969. He was aged 77.
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Who was William Cook?
cricketer (1891-1969)
When was William Cook born?
William Cook was born on 6 December 1891 in Walworth.
When did William Cook die?
William Cook died on 22 September 1969 in Shirley.
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William Cook was a cricketer.
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William Cook was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Cook (Surrey cricketer)
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