Ted Cook (footballer)

Ted Cook was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international.[1]

Ted Cook
Personal information
Full name Edward Cook
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Southland Corinthians
National team
1922 New Zealand 3 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Cook made his full All Whites debut in New Zealand's inaugural A-international fixture and had the distinction of scoring New Zealand's first goal, scoring a brace in that game, with Bill Knott scoring the other in a 3–1 win over Australia on 17 June 1922.[2] He played in all three of New Zealand's internationals in June that year, scoring in each game[2] for a total of three A-international caps and four goals.[1][3]

References

  1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
  2. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
  3. "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
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