A surprising outcome this season in the NSFL was that Bailey Cook was able to put up big numbers in his farewell campaign. Cook, Yellowknife Wraiths all time receiving leader, is set to retire at seasons end, so as of this moment he has played his final game in an NSFL uniform. Cook spent nine of eleven seasons of his future Hall of Fame career in a Wraiths uniform, and will almost certainly have his number 18 retired when eligible.
But this season, nobody expected much of the aging veteran on a weak team. Cook, however, was out to prove that he still had something left in the tank. He tallied 61 catches for 790 yards and 2 touchdowns, which is more than anyone could have honestly asked from him or expected from him. Cook thinks of it as just his final chance to give back to the fans for making Yellowknife such a comfortable and awesome place to play!
What’s next for Bailey Cook? Retirement, and hopefully a hall of fame induction sooner rather than later. He has also begun to work with prospect Rylant Wright, training him in the facility.
Farewell, Bailey Cook!
But this season, nobody expected much of the aging veteran on a weak team. Cook, however, was out to prove that he still had something left in the tank. He tallied 61 catches for 790 yards and 2 touchdowns, which is more than anyone could have honestly asked from him or expected from him. Cook thinks of it as just his final chance to give back to the fans for making Yellowknife such a comfortable and awesome place to play!
What’s next for Bailey Cook? Retirement, and hopefully a hall of fame induction sooner rather than later. He has also begun to work with prospect Rylant Wright, training him in the facility.
Farewell, Bailey Cook!
