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Bill Cook

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1896-1986) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 89

William Osser Xavier Cook was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a right winger for the Saskatoon Crescents of the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). A prolific scorer, Cook led the WCHL in goals twice and the NHL three times.

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ClubYears
New York Rangers
Saskatoon Sheiks

Awards

Hockey Hall of Fame1952
Stanley Cup

About this person

He was named an all-star seven times between the two leagues. Known as "The Original Ranger", Cook was the first captain of the New York Rangers, scored the first goal in franchise history and led the team to two Stanley Cup championships.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1986 · aged 89