Age, Biography and Wiki
Hunkie Cooper was born on 17 May, 1969 in Palestine, Texas, U.S., is an American football player and coach (born 1969). Discover Hunkie Cooper's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
17 May, 1969 |
| Birthday |
17 May |
| Birthplace |
Palestine, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 54 years old group.
Hunkie Cooper Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Hunkie Cooper height is 1.75 m and Weight 86 kg.
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1.75 m |
| Weight |
86 kg |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Hunkie Cooper Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hunkie Cooper worth at the age of 54 years old? Hunkie Cooper’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Hunkie Cooper's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Hunkie Cooper Social Network
Timeline
Hernandez James "Hunkie" Cooper (born May 17, 1969) is a former American football wide receiver and linebacker who played for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League until his retirement in 2005.
He was previously the wide receivers coach for the San Diego State Aztecs football team and currently is the Director of Football Player Development for the UNLV Rebels football team.
Hunkie went on to play at Navarro College in Texas where he led the Bulldogs to a NJCAA national championship in 1989.
He soon transferred to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
At UNLV, he played six different positions, and he was a two-time All-Big West Conference selection.
In a dramatic beginning to D1 Football in Hunkie's first game for Head Coach Jim Strong's UNLV Rebel's he scored Four Touchdowns from all over the field in the season opener verses Southwest Missouri.
As a punt returner during his senior season he was selected as an All-American.
He received a B.A. in Criminal Law and Education in 1991.
After his time at UNLV, Hunkie believed his football career was over, so he took a job at a Las Vegas area casino.
He tried playing in the Canadian Football League, but was not very successful.
One day at work, Arizona Rattlers Director of Player Personnel Pete Kettela asked him if he would like to sign a contract with the Rattlers organization.
Cooper arrived at camp as a fourth string receiver but quickly worked his way up the depth chart.
By the end of the year he was selected as the league MVP, and an all-star as an Offensive Specialist while breaking the AFL record for kickoff return yards with 1423 yards.
He is a two time recipient of the Ironman of the Year award and was voted league MVP in 1993.
Hunkie Cooper was the son of a military veteran and the youngest, and shortest, of 9 children.
He received the name Hernandez from a pact his father had made to his best friend prior to the Vietnam War.
The pact they made said that if either were to die, the other would name his next child after him.
Cooper attended Westwood High School in Palestine, Texas and was a student and a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball.
In football, he played quarterback.
Cooper is one of only two players to earn both AFL MVP (1993) and Ironman of the Year awards (1999, 2000) in a career.
He is also one of two players to earn Ironman awards twice.
He finished his career as Arizona's all-time leader in receiving yards (8,559), receptions (776), forced fumbles (7), fumble recoveries (11) and touchdowns (205).
Cooper is also the Arena Football League's all-time leader in all-purpose yardage (20,587) and kickoff returns (500).
He later became a wide receivers/linebackers coach for the Utah Blaze under his former coach Danny White.
In 1994, Cooper helped take the team to their first ArenaBowl appearance, which they won 36–31.
In 1996, a year after making the transition to a two way receiver and linebacker, he was selected as an all star once again.
In 1997, Cooper was a second-team all star selection.
He helped lead the team to their second ArenaBowl win and was voted as Ironman of the game after catching a 30-yard touchdown pass, returning a kick for a touchdown, and returning an interception for a touchdown.
He was voted Tinactin Ironman of the Year, Second-team All-Arena - WR/LB, and All-Ironman Team in 1999.
He was again voted Tinactin Ironman of the Year, First-team All-Arena - WR/LB, and All-Ironman Team - WR/LB, in 2000.
In 2001, he was again selected to the All-Ironman Team - WR/LB and for the first time was a First-team member of the 15th Anniversary Team - WR/LB.
On March 20, 2002, Cooper re-signed with the Rattlers.
He helped lead the team to three consecutive appearances in the ArenaBowl.
Cooper began the 2005 season on Injured Reserve, missing the first two games of the season with a quadriceps injury.
He soon retired after being cut.
After being cut by the Rattlers in 2005, he decided to retire.
On May 6, 2005, the Arizona Rattlers retired his #14.
In 2007, Cooper was the defensive coordinator for the Blaze.
In 2008, Cooper was demoted to defensive backs coach under new Blaze head coach Ron James.
Cooper was elected into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in the 2011 class.
