Roland Cook (b. February 6, 1934 - d. January 8, 2020)[1] was a Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos. He won the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1955 and 1956.[2] Born in Edmonton, Alberta., he previously played football with the London, Ontario Royal Canadian Air Force team. Cook lives in White Rock, British Columbia where he is the White Rock Lawn Bowling Club president.[3][4]
Born: | Edmonton, Alberta | February 6, 1934
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Died: | January 8, 2020 | (aged 85)
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | G, Tackle |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1955–1956 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ Rollie Cook's obituary
- ^ "Rollie Cook football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- ^ "White Rock lawn bowlers roll through winter - Peace Arch News". www.peacearchnews.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-07.
- ^ The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Nov 26, 1955; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. 27