William Henry Cooke (7 March 1919 – 1992) was an English professional footballer, best known as a player for Luton Town.

Harry Cooke
Personal information
Full name William Henry Cooke
Date of birth (1919-03-07)7 March 1919
Place of birth Oswestry, England
Date of death 1992 (aged 72–73)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1938–1945 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1945–1946 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 0 (0)
1946–1953 Luton Town 210 (4)
1953–1954 Shrewsbury Town 4 (0)
1954–1955 Watford 10 (0)
Bedford Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Cooke began his career with Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, but failed to play a league game for the south coast club before moving to Luton Town in 1946. Cooke was more of a success at Luton, making 228 appearances in all competitions before signing for Shrewsbury Town for the 1953–54 season. Joining Watford in 1954, Cooke played 10 games for the club during the 1954–55 season before transferring to Bedford Town.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Mike. "Harry Cooke". Since 1888. Archived from the original on 29 May 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2009. (registration & fee required)