 Cook, a right-back, began his career with Bedlington United, joining Gillingham and making his league debut in the 1924–25 season.The same season saw Cook move to Preston North End where he made 23 league appearances.He then joined Torquay United and played in their first ever game in the Football League, a 1–1 draw at home to local rivals Exeter City on 27 August 1927.