Barbara Cox (footballer)


Barbara Douglas Cox is a former association football player who represented New Zealand.
Cox captained the New Zealand women's team in their first ever international as they beat Hong Kong 2-0 on 25 August 1975 at the inaugural AFC Women's Asian Cup. She finished her international career with 34 caps to her credit.
In the 1996 New Year Honours, Cox was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to soccer.
In 2013, Cox became a founding committee member of the independent group Friends of Football
Cox's daughters Michele Cox and Tara Cox also represented New Zealand.