Father of U of M althletics
Born 1868 in Toledo, OH
Died 1943
Inducted 1963

Introduced basketball to the Midwest, 1895.

University of Minnesota basketball coach, 1897-1925.

Produced five championship teams.

Coached almost every sport played at the University.

Father of University's athletic department.

University of Minnesota's Cooke Hall named after him.

Member of Helms Hall of Fame.

Basketball coaching record at University of Minnesota.