Walter Cookson

Walter Cookson

Personal information
Full name	Walter S. Cookson
Date of birth	1881
Place of birth	Preston, England
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 Preston) 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. 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. 
• Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.