Bill Cope (footballer)
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Cope in 1929 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Cope | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1899 | ||
| Place of birth | Milton, England | ||
| Date of death | 1 April 1979 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Milton, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+3⁄4 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Leek Alexandra | |||
| 1925–1929 | Bolton Wanderers | 79 | (0) |
| 1929–1934 | Port Vale | 121 | (0) |
| Total | 200 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John William Cope (23 November 1899 – 1 April 1979) was an English footballer who played at left-back and was noted for his tough-tackling ability. He played a total of 200 league games in a nine-year career in the Football League with Bolton Wanderers and Port Vale. He helped the "Valiants" to win the Third Division North title in the 1929–30 season. He returned to Port Vale shortly after World War II and remained as a coach at the club until shortly before his death.