Walter Cookson

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

Walter Cookson
Personal information
Full name	Walter Stanley Cookson^[1]
Date of birth	1879
Place of birth	South Shore, England^[1]
Date of death	1948 (aged 68–69)^[1]
Playing position	Centre forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Nelson
1901	Bristol City	16	(5)
1902	Blackpool	33	(8)
	Wellingborough
	Brentford
	Portsmouth
1907	Blackpool	2	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Walter S. Cookson (born 1881 in South Shore) was an English professional footballer. He played for Nelson, Bristol City, Blackpool, Wellingborough, Brentford and Portsmouth.

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, 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, living in the town until his death.

References

Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.

1 2 3 Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 65. ISBN 190589161X.

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