About Joe Cooke
Lived 1948 – 2006 (aged 58). Joe Cooke was an American basketball player.
Joseph Cooke Jr. (August 14, 1948 – November 12, 2006) was a professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers during their inaugural 1970–71 season. In 73 games, he averaged 9.9 minutes and 4.3 points per game.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPGCleveland 73 9.9 .393 .814 1.6 1.3 4.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Cooke?
American basketball player (1948-2006)
When was Joe Cooke born?
Joe Cooke was born on 14 August 1948 in Toledo.
When did Joe Cooke die?
Joe Cooke died on 12 November 2006 in Dallas.
What was Joe Cooke's occupation?
Joe Cooke was a basketball player.
What nationality was Joe Cooke?
Joe Cooke was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Cooke (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Cooke. https://biography.guide/joe-cooke-basketball-player/
MLA: "Joe Cooke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-cooke-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Cooke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-cooke-basketball-player/.
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