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Johnie Cooks was born on 23 November, 1958 in Leland, Mississippi, U.S., is an American football player (1958–2023). Discover Johnie Cooks'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 64 years old?
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| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
23 November, 1958 |
| Birthday |
23 November |
| Birthplace |
Leland, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
6 July, 2023 |
| Died Place |
Mississippi, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Johnie Cooks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Johnie Cooks height is 1.93 m .
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1.93 m |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Johnie Cooks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johnie Cooks worth at the age of 64 years old? Johnie Cooks’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Johnie Cooks'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
Johnie Earl Cooks (November 23, 1958 – July 6, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
He was also the defensive MVP in the 1981 Hall of Fame Bowl.
He was named a 1st team SEC and 1st team AP All-American.
He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the second overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft.
He played from 1982 to 1991 for the Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns.
He was a member of the Giants when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20–19 in Super Bowl XXV.
Cooks was the second overall draft choice, selected in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.
He started only two games in his rookie season, but by the end of the season, he had 63 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery.
In 1983, he was moved to the outside linebacker position, this time recording 67 tackles that year.
He also had a 52-yard fumble return in overtime against the New England Patriots that won the game for Baltimore.
After having only 5 quarterback sacks in 1983, Cooks recorded 11 1⁄2 in 1984 in the team's first season in Indianapolis, which led the Colts.
His best game occurred against the Raiders, when he sacked the quarterback Jim Plunkett 4 times.
In 1988 Cooks was released by the Colts and was picked up by the New York Giants.
After playing for years on mediocre Colts teams Cooks won a Super Bowl title when the Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills.
He was released by the Giants in 1991 and signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1992.
Nagging injuries caused Cooks to retire after the 1992 season.
Cooks lived in Starkville, Mississippi, for many years.
He died on July 6, 2023, at the age of 64.
Cooks was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
Johnie Cooks played college football at Mississippi State where he earned four letters, and earned a degree in physical education.
During his college career, he amassed 373 tackles, 241 of those unassisted.
During his junior year, he recorded a career high 24 tackles in a game against Auburn.
