William George Hooper (c. 1900 – 1964) was an

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player who represented

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at international level. Hooper played two official A-international matches for the All Whites in 1927, both against the touring

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, the first a 1–0 win on 9 July 1927, the second a 1–4 loss on 23 July, Hooper scoring New Zealand's goal. Hooper was the first player to score in two different Chatham Cup finals, scoring two goals in Seacliff AFC's win in the inaugural

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final and also scoring for the same side in their

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final loss to

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