During his time suiting up for the Nets, Cook wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 10.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.

1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago. Sports reporters of the day make ...