George Cook (20 November 1904 – after 1932) was an English professional

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. He was born in

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. Cook, a right-back, began his career with Bedlington United, joining Gillingham and making his league debut in the 1924–25 season. The same season saw Cook move to

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where he made 23 league appearances. He then joined

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and played in their first ever game in the

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, a 1–1 draw at home to local rivals

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on 27 August 1927. He played 29 times that season for Torquay before moving to

Carlisle United Carlisle United Football Club ( , ) is a professional association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team currently compete in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system. They have played their ...

in 1928. He played in Carlisle's first ever league game, a 3–2 win against

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on 25 August 1928. He played 23 times that season before moving to non-league

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. He subsequently moved to

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before joining Everton in 1930. He failed to make the first team at Goodison Park, moving to

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. His only appearance for Tranmere came in December 1931, playing at centre-half in a 9–1 win at home to

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. He returned to Carlisle United, playing five further league games before ending his league career.

References

* 1904 births Year of death missing English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Bedlington United A.F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Sittingbourne F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Everton F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Cramlington {{England-footy-defender-1900s-stub