Bill Cook

William Osser Xavier Cook (October 8, 1895 – May 5, 1986) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played right wing for the Saskatoon Crescents of the Western Canada Hockey League and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. Born in Brantford, Ontario, he was the eldest of three sons, preceding his brothers Frederick ("Bun") and Alexander ("Bud"); the family later moved to Kingston, Ontario. A prolific scorer, Cook led the WCHL in goals twice and the NHL three times, and was named an all-star seven times across the two leagues. Known as "The Original Ranger," he was the first captain of the New York Rangers, scored the first goal in franchise history, and led the team to two Stanley Cup championships.

Following his playing career, Cook turned to coaching, leading the Cleveland Barons to two Calder Cup championships and the Minneapolis Millers to a United States Hockey League championship. He coached the New York Rangers during the 1951–52 NHL season until his retirement in 1953. Cook was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952 and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.