Ken Cooper
American football player and coach
About Ken Cooper
Lived 1937 – 2017 (aged 79–80). Ken Cooper was an American american football player and american football coach.
Elmer C. "Ken" Cooper Jr. (October 12, 1936 – May 30, 2017) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Mississippi from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 20-24. Cooper was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 1975.
Cooper died on May 30, 2017, at his home in Skidaway Island, Georgia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Cooper?
American football player and coach (1937-2017)
When was Ken Cooper born?
Ken Cooper was born in 1937 in Enigma.
When did Ken Cooper die?
Ken Cooper died on 30 May 2017 in Skidaway Island.
What was Ken Cooper's occupation?
Ken Cooper was an american football player and american football coach.
What nationality was Ken Cooper?
Ken Cooper was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Cooper. https://biography.guide/ken-cooper/
MLA: "Ken Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-cooper/.
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