College Football Commentator. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, then served for two years in the U.S. Army. He was a sports publicist for the University of Pittsburgh from 1956 to March 1966, then worked for the Miami Dolphins for one season and worked as ABC's press director from 1966-74 before serving as a studio commentator for ABC from 1982-85 before joining ESPN. Additionally, he wrote for the St. Petersburg Times newspaper. Cook, known for his quick wit, frequent historical references, and his affinity for college football played in the Upper Midwest and Rust Belt states. One of his most famous quotes is "Haven't they suffered enough?" after Bowie Kuhn, the Major League Baseball Commissioner, offered the returning hostages from the Iran hostage crisis lifetime baseball passes. In 1986, he served as one of ESPN's lead college football analysts and in recent years, hosted a weekly college football podcast on ESPN.com. He was often referred to as the "Cardinal of College Football" due to his knowledge and tenure with the game. Cook died at his home after a lengthy illness.
College Football Commentator. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, then served for two years in the U.S. Army. He was a sports publicist for the University of Pittsburgh from 1956 to March 1966, then worked for the Miami Dolphins for one season and worked as ABC's press director from 1966-74 before serving as a studio commentator for ABC from 1982-85 before joining ESPN. Additionally, he wrote for the St. Petersburg Times newspaper. Cook, known for his quick wit, frequent historical references, and his affinity for college football played in the Upper Midwest and Rust Belt states. One of his most famous quotes is "Haven't they suffered enough?" after Bowie Kuhn, the Major League Baseball Commissioner, offered the returning hostages from the Iran hostage crisis lifetime baseball passes. In 1986, he served as one of ESPN's lead college football analysts and in recent years, hosted a weekly college football podcast on ESPN.com. He was often referred to as the "Cardinal of College Football" due to his knowledge and tenure with the game. Cook died at his home after a lengthy illness.
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