Thurlow Cooper

American football player (1933–2008)

American football player
Thurlow Cooper
No. 88
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born:(1933-03-18)March 18, 1933
Augusta, Maine, U.S.
Died:February 14, 2008(2008-02-14) (aged 74)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Career information
College:Maine
NFL draft:1956 / Round: 16 / Pick: 193
Career history
  • New York Titans (1960–1962)
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-Eastern (1956)
  • Played in 1956 Blue-Gray Game
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:491
Receptions:36
Receiving TDs:8
Player stats at PFR

Sheldon Thurlow Cooper (March 18, 1933 – February 14, 2008) was a college and professional American football player. A tight end, he played college football at the University of Maine, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) as an original New York Titan in the 1960 through 1962 AFL seasons. He was drafted in 1956 by the National Football League (NFL)'s Cleveland Browns, but never played in the NFL.

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