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Cornelius Cooper
American football player and coach (born 1947)
Cornelius Cooper (born January 10, 1947) is a former American football player and coach. He was the 13th head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and he held that position for two seasons, from 1980 until 1981. His record at Prairie View was 4–16.[1][2]
Cooper played offensive tackle at Prairie View and was selected in the 11th round (280th overall pick) of the in 1968 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.[3]
Cooper later taught in the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District.