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Gene Cook

1932 – 2002

American football player, baseball executive, politician

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About Gene Cook

Lived 1932 – 2002 (aged 70). Gene Cook was an American american football player, politician and basketball player.

Gene Cook (January 11, 1932 – February 14, 2002) was an American player in the National Football League (NFL), an honored executive in minor league baseball, and a long-time elected official in Toledo, Ohio.

Cook is a member of the International League Hall of Fame.

Football career Cook played collegiately for the University of Toledo. He was drafted 147th overall in the 13th round of the 1958 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. He later played semi-professional ball for the Toledo Tornadoes.

Pro statistics Season GP Receiving Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G 1959 1 1 43 43.0 0 43 1.0 43.0 Career 1 1 43 43.0 0 43 1.0 43.0

Political career Cook was elected to the Toledo City Council in 1967. Cook served continuously Thereafter, mentions of the Mud Hens were frequently incorporated into the show's scripts, and the team gained nationwide attention.

Personal life Cook was married to his wife, Marion, for 45 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gene Cook?

American football player, baseball executive, politician (1932-2002)

When was Gene Cook born?

Gene Cook was born on 11 January 1932 in Greenfield.

When did Gene Cook die?

Gene Cook died on 14 February 2002 in Toledo.

What was Gene Cook's occupation?

Gene Cook was an american football player, politician and basketball player.

What nationality was Gene Cook?

Gene Cook was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gene Cook

· Wikidata: Q5531137

· DBpedia: Gene Cook

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