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Sammy Cox (Samuel Richmond Cox) was born on 13 April, 1924 in Darvel, Scotland, is a Scottish footballer (1924–2015). Discover Sammy Cox's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
| Popular As |
Samuel Richmond Cox |
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N/A |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
13 April, 1924 |
| Birthday |
13 April |
| Birthplace |
Darvel, Scotland |
| Date of death |
2 August, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Scotland
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Sammy Cox Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sammy Cox Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sammy Cox worth at the age of 91 years old? Sammy Cox’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Scotland. We have estimated Sammy Cox's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Samuel Richmond Cox (13 April 1924 – 2 August 2015) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park, Third Lanark, Dundee, Rangers, East Fife, Scotland and the Scottish League XI.
Cox was born in Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He initially played for Queen's Park, Third Lanark and Dundee during World War II, joined Rangers in 1946 and played in the Scottish Football League when it recommenced play after the war.
A defender, Cox made his league debut for Rangers in a 4–2 win over Motherwell at the start of the 1946–47 season.
He made a total of 13 league appearances in his first season, including a 4–1 win over Hamilton Academical in the last match, as Rangers beat Hibernian to clinch the League title.
In the following season, 1947–48, Cox was an ever-present as Rangers finished second to Hibs in the league, but won the Scottish Cup after a 1–0 replay win over Morton.
He also netted his first goal during the season, scoring in a 2–1 win over Clyde at Ibrox.
In season 1948–49, Rangers became the first club in Scottish football history to win the treble and Cox played an important role, playing in 43 of the 44 matches.
He made his international debut on 23 May 1948 in a 3–0 loss to France as a late replacement for Billy Campbell whose boots had broken; due to the unexpected change, some records incorrectly attributed this to Charlie Cox, a distant relative who also played at a high standard but never appeared at international level.
Rangers retained the League title in season 1949–50, and Cox was once again an ever-present as Hibernian were edged out by one point.
Rangers also retained the Scottish Cup, beating East Fife 3–0 at Hampden.
1950–51 was a disappointment for Rangers as they failed to register a trophy for the first time in five seasons.
More disappointment followed as they were once again left trophyless in 1951–52, however Cox continued to be an important member of both the Rangers and Scotland teams.
In season 1952–53, Rangers returned to domestic success as they won the League and Cup double with Cox featuring in 37 of the 48 matches; however, he missed out on the Scottish Cup final win over Aberdeen.
Cox played in 44 games out of 47 in season 1953–54, however Rangers failed to win a trophy and finished fourth in the League.
1954–55 was his last season at Rangers as he made only 15 first-team appearances.
In 1954 Cox played his last match for Scotland; he captained the team at Hampden in a 4–2 defeat by England in front of 134,544 spectators.
He was also related to Jackie Cox (who served Hamilton Academical, among others, as both player and manager).
He played his final match for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Aberdeen on 19 February 1955.
Cox made a total of 370 appearances for Rangers.
After his Rangers career, Cox had a spell with East Fife before emigrating to Canada in 1958.
He played in the National Soccer League for Toronto Ulster United in 1958.
In 1958, he served as a player-coach for Toronto Sparta and also for Stratford Fischers in 1960.
He also played for the Ontario All-Stars against West Bromwich Albion in 1959.
Cox won 25 caps for Scotland and 13 caps for the Scottish League XI.
As of 2014, Cox was living in a nursing home in Stratford, Ontario.
He died in August 2015, aged 91 years old, after a short illness.
