Bill Cook
Inducted:
1952
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Born:
October 8, 1895
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Died:
May 5, 1986
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Bill Cook was a prolific forward and one of the NHL’s early scoring stars, known for his speed, accurate shot, and leadership. Playing from 1926 to 1937, he spent his entire career with the New York Rangers, forming one-half of the famous “Bread Line” alongside his brother Bun Cook and Frank Boucher. Cook was a consistent offensive threat, regularly finishing among the league’s top scorers, and played a crucial role in New York’s Stanley Cup championships in 1928 and 1933.
His combination of skill, hockey sense, and leadership made him one of the most respected forwards of his era. Cook also served as team captain, guiding younger players and helping establish a winning culture in New York. His outstanding contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952.
Cook's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1928, 1933)
- 2x NHL Scoring Leader (1927, 1933)
- 3x NHL Goal Scoring Leader (1927, 1932, 1933)
- 4x NHL First All-Star Team (1931, 1932, 1933, 1934)
- Member of the famous “Bread Line” with Bun Cook and Frank Boucher
- Team captain for New York Rangers
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1926-1937)
Number Worn:
5
NHL Stats
Season Played:
11 (1926-1937)
Games Played:
474
Goals:
229
Assists:
138
Points:
367
Penalty Minutes:
386
Playoff Game:
46
Playoff Points:
24 (G-13, A-11)
Stanley Cup:
2 (1928, 1933)