Greg Cook

Gregory Lynn "Greg" Cook (born November 20, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio) is a retired American football player. His position was quarterback. He played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, once throwing for 554 yards in one game.

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November 20 - 1946 - Dayton, Ohio - American football - Quarterback - University of Cincinnati

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As a rookie in 1969 he led the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals to wins over the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the playoff-bound Oakland Raiders. He set a rookie record for yards per pass attempt (9.411) that still stands. His single season mark of 17.5 yards per completion hasn't been approached since.

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1969 - American Football League - Cincinnati Bengals - Super Bowl - Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland Raiders

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Cook injured his shoulder training camp prior to the 1970 NFL season, which eventually ended his career. He played just one regular season game after his injury, in 1973.

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1970 - 1973

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