Walter Cookson

Walter Stanley Cookson (6 September 1879 – March 1948) was an English professional footballer. He played for Nelson, Bristol City, Blackpool, Wellingborough, Brentford and Portsmouth.

For the mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts, see Walter J. Cookson.

Walter Cookson
Cookson while with Wellingborough in 1904
Personal information
Full name Walter Stanley Cookson[1]
Date of birth 6 September 1879
Place of birth South Shore, England[1]
Date of death March 1948 (aged 68–69)[1]
Place of death Surrey, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Nelson
1901–1902 Bristol City 16 (5)
1902–1903 Blackpool 33 (8)
1903–1905 Wellingborough 65 (15)
1905 Brentford 2 (0)
1905–1907 Portsmouth
1907–1908 Blackpool 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Blackpool

At the start of the 1902–03 season, Cookson joined Blackpool from Bristol City, making his debut on 6 September 1902 at Burslem Port Vale in the opening league game of the season. He was the club's joint-top scorer with eight goals.

After spells with Wellingborough, Brentford and Portsmouth,[2] Cookson returned to Blackpool in 1907. In his second spell at the seaside, he made two League appearances, scoring in one of them. He retired from playing at the end of the 1907–08 campaign, although he remained at Blackpool to help coach the youngsters.

References
  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 65. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 358. ISBN 0951526200.


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