Theodore Walker Cook (April 15, 1921 – May 19, 1990) was an American professional

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player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball League, each for only a handful of games, and averaged 0.6 points per game. After basketball he became he Director of Recreation in Beckley, West Virginia.

Early life and education

Cook attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia. He served as an officer in the

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and trained

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during

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."Dogs To March With Owners In Gala Centennial Parade Schedule Tuesday, Aug. 29"
''Beckley Post-Herald'', Beckley, West Virginia, volume 50, number 56, August 5, 1950, page 5.

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* 1921 births 1990 deaths American men's basketball players Basketball players from West Virginia Guards (basketball) Hammond Calumet Buccaneers players Minneapolis Lakers players Sportspeople from Beckley, West Virginia Sheboygan Red Skins players Tennessee Volunteers basketball players United States Army officers United States Army reservists Woodrow Wilson High School (Beckley, West Virginia) alumni United States Army personnel of World War II {{1920s-US-basketball-bio-stub it:Ted Cook