About Merritt Cooke Jr.
Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 82). Merritt Cooke Jr. was an American engineer and investment banker.
Merritt Todd Cooke Jr. (October 24, 1884 – June 7, 1967) was an American football player, coach, engineer, and banker. He served as the head football coach at the University of Virginia in 1908, compiling a record of 7–0–1. Cooke graduated from the University of Virginia in 1906. He had played on the football team for four years, from 1903 to 1906. In 1910, Cooke was working as an electrical engineer. By 1921, Cooke had moved to Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania to work as an engineer for Baer, Cooke and Co. He was working as an investment banker in Philadelphia by 1931. Cooke died in 1967 after a long illness.
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Who was Merritt Cooke Jr.?
American football player and coach (1884-1967)
When was Merritt Cooke Jr. born?
Merritt Cooke Jr. was born on 24 October 1884 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Merritt Cooke Jr. die?
Merritt Cooke Jr. died on 7 June 1967 in Philadelphia.
What was Merritt Cooke Jr.'s occupation?
Merritt Cooke Jr. was an engineer and investment banker.
What nationality was Merritt Cooke Jr.?
Merritt Cooke Jr. was American.
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