Bill Hooper (New Zealand footballer)

William George Hooper (c. 1900 – 1964) was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Bill Hooper
Personal information
Full name William George Hooper
Place of birth New Zealand
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Seacliff
International career
1927 New Zealand 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hooper played two official A-international matches for the All Whites in 1927, both against the touring Canadians, the first a 1–0 win on 9 July 1927, the second a 1–4 loss on 23 July, Hooper scoring New Zealand's goal.[2][3]

Hooper was the first player to score in two different Chatham Cup finals, scoring two goals in Seacliff AFC's win in the inaugural 1923 final and also scoring for the same side in their 1925 final loss to Wellington YMCA.

References

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  1. ^ "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  2. ^ "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  3. ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 16 June 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2009.