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GREG COOK

GREG COOK

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Position:
Football
Inducted:
1986
  • One of the nation's most prolific passers of the 1960s.
  • Led the nation in completions (219), passing yards (3,272), total offense (3,210) and touchdowns (25) in 1968.
  • Closed his career as UC's career record-holder for completions (332), attempts (655), passing yards (4,906), and TD passes (34).
  • Set an NCAA record for passing yards in a game with 554 vs. Ohio in 1968.
  • Second team All-American in 1968 (Central Press), also earning honorable mention All-American recognition (AP, UPI, NEA).
  • MVP of the College All-Star Game.
  • Played in the Blue-Gray, American Bowl and Senior Bowl all-star games.
  • Taken with the No. 5 pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969 draft.
  • Led the American Football Conference in passing and earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1969.
  • UC Athletic Hall of Fame 1986.
  • UC Football Ring of Honor.