Introduction
Frederick James Arthur "Freddie" Cox DFC (1 November 1920 – 7 August 1973) was an English football player and manager. Cox, who played as a winger, featured for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal & West Bromwich Albion throughout his career.
Playing Career
Cox at first played for Tottenham Hotspurs, then made the move to rivals Arsenal in 1949. At the Gunners he won the FA Cup of 1950 and a runners up medal in the cup of two years later. Cox then played nine matches for Arsenal in the 1952-53 season, which was his last at and away from Highbury.
Managerial Career
The winger started as a player/assistant manager in his joining of West Brom in 1953. During his time with the Hawthorns, Cox helped see the club emerge as Runners-up in the First Division of 1953 and share the FA Charity Shield of 1954. Cox went onward to managing Portsmouth in 1958, then going on to leave the club in 1961. He took over the helm of Gillingham a year afterward, taking the club to the Fourth Division title in the 1964 footballing season.
Honours
Club
- Arsenal
- FA Cup: 1950
- FA Cup: Runners-Up Medal - 1952
Managerial
- West Bromwich Albion
- FA Charity Shield: 1954