About Sam Cooper
Lived 1909 – 1998 (aged 89). Sam Cooper was an American american football player.
Samuel VanVoorhis Cooper (February 1, 1909 – August 22, 1998) was an American professional football tackle who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played college football at Geneva College.
Early life and college Samuel VanVoorhis Cooper was born on February 1, 1909, in Venetia, Pennsylvania.
Cooper played college football for the Geneva Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College from 1929 to 1932.
Professional career Cooper signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League on August 1, 1933. He was released in 1933.
Personal life After playing in the NFL, Cooper went on to become superintendent of a boys' home, a teacher, coach, and principal.
He died on August 22, 1998, in Green Tree, Pennsylvania.
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Who was Sam Cooper?
American football player (1909-1998)
When was Sam Cooper born?
Sam Cooper was born on 1 February 1909 in Venetia.
When did Sam Cooper die?
Sam Cooper died on 22 August 1998 in Green Tree.
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Sam Cooper was an american football player.
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Sam Cooper was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Cooper (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Cooper. https://biography.guide/sam-cooper-american-football-player/
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