Johnie Cooks

Johnie Cooks

NFL player


DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1958|11|23|mf=y
Birthplace=Leland, Mississippi, United States
DateofDeath=
Position=Linebacker
College=Mississippi State
DraftedYear=1982
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 2
DatabaseFootball=COOKSJOH01
ProBowls=
years=1982-1988
1988-1990
1991
teams=Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns

Unreferenced|date=April 2008

Johnie Earl Cooks (born November 23, 1958 in Leland, Mississippi) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the second overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'4", 251 lbs. linebacker from Mississippi State University, Cooks played in 10 NFL seasons from 1982-1991 for the Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the Giants when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV.

Cooks was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Cornelius Bennett — Position(s) Linebacker Jersey #(s) 55, 97 Born August 25, 1965 (1965 08 25) (age 46) Birmingham, Alabama Career information …   Wikipedia

  • New York Giants — This article is about the current American football team. For other uses, see New York Giants (disambiguation). New York Giants Current season Established 1925 Play in MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey Headquarte …   Wikipedia

  • Mississippi State University — Motto Learning, Service, Research Established 1878 Type Public University Endowment …   Wikipedia

  • Joe Namath — Namath in 2003 No. 12      Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: May 31, 1943 …   Wikipedia

  • Bill Parcells — Date of birth August 22, 1941 (1941 08 22) (age 70) Place of birth Englewood, New Jersey Position(s) Head Coach, Vice President College Wichita State Awards 1994 AP NFL Coach of Year 1986 AP NFL Coach of Year 1986 Sporting News NFL Coach of… …   Wikipedia

  • Reggie White — White during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers. No. 92      Defensive end Personal information …   Wikipedia

  • Archie Manning — No. 4, 8      Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: May 19, 1949 (1949 05 19) (age 62) Place of birth: Drew, Mississippi …   Wikipedia

  • Ottis Anderson — No. 32, 24      Running back Personal information Date of birth: January 19, 195 …   Wikipedia

  • Marcus Allen — For other people named Marcus Allen, see Marcus Allen (disambiguation). Marcus Allen Allen at a golf tournament on July 13, 2008. No. 32      Running back / Fullback …   Wikipedia

  • Dermontti Dawson — Position(s) Center Jersey #(s) 63 Born June 17, 1965 (1965 06 17) (age 46) Lexington, Kentucky Career information …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”