Maurice Cook

Maurice Cook (1931 to 2006) was an English professional association footballer who also played amateur cricket for Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Hemel Hempstead, he played as a centre forward, though he could fill any outfield position. He joined Watford as an amateur in 1952 and turned professional the following year, making 218 appearances in the Football League and FA Cup and scoring 77 goals for the club. In January 1958 Fulham signed him for 15,000 pounds, then the highest fee Watford had received. He helped Fulham to promotion to the First Division in 1958-59 and, on 26 September 1960, became the first player to score a goal in the Football League Cup. He later played for Reading and finished as player-coach of Banbury United.