About William Cooke
Lived 1915 – 1985 (aged 70). William Cooke was a British association football player.
Wilfred Hudson Cooke (5 October 1915 – 18 December 1985) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career Born in Crewe, Cooke played for Leeds United and Bradford City. For Bradford City he made 21 appearances in the Football League, scoring 2 goals; he also scored 1 goal in 2 FA Cup appearances. He later played for Fulham. Known as Jimmy, he was on the books of Crewe Alexandra after the war, joining Nantwich Town as player-coach ahead of the inaugural season of the Mid-Cheshire League in 1948.
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Who was William Cooke?
English footballer, born 1915
When was William Cooke born?
William Cooke was born on 5 October 1915 in Crewe.
When did William Cooke die?
William Cooke died on 18 December 1985 in Whitby.
What was William Cooke's occupation?
William Cooke was an association football player.
What nationality was William Cooke?
William Cooke was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cooke. https://biography.guide/william-cooke-association-football-player/
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