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.[1] He attended Monongahela High School and graduated from Mars High School in Mars, Pennsylvania.[2]
Cooper played college football for the Geneva Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College from 1929 to 1932.[1]
Professional career
Cooper signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League on August 1, 1933.[3] He played in one game for the Pirates as a tackle during the team's inaugural 1933 season.[4] He was released in 1933.[3]
Personal life
After playing in the NFL, Cooper went on to become superintendent of a boys' home, a teacher, coach, and principal.[5] He also worked at a steel company and operated a farm with his wife.[5]
He died on August 22, 1998, in Green Tree, Pennsylvania.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "SAM COOPER". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Moore, Jim (August 26, 1982). "Steelers to honor Sam Cooper". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sam Cooper NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "SAM COOPER". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Obituaries in the News". Associated Press. August 25, 1998. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
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