![]() ![]() Said ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso: "Beano was a unique human being and he was college football at ESPN. His imprint can still be seen on 'GameDay' each week." He was an invaluable early mentor to me and friend. His passion, depth and breadth of knowledge, and humor were unique. Said ESPN "College GameDay" host Chris Fowler: "Cook was an American original. His combination of humor, passion, love of college football and his engaging personality left an indelible mark on the sport and touched anyone who knew him." "There never was and never will be another Beano. "He was one of a kind," George Bodenheimer, ESPN executive chairman, said in a statement. His breadth of knowledge of the history of the college game earned him the moniker, the "Cardinal of College Football." Most recently, Cook and senior college football writer Ivan Maisel shared the microphone on a weekly podcast. Petersburg Times and Miami Dolphins, and was a publicist for CBS Sports. He also worked as ABC's media director from 1966 to 1974. He later worked with a number of organizations, including the Pittsburgh Civic Arena.Ĭook was a studio commentator for ABC from 1982 to 1985 before joining ESPN. The University of Pittsburgh, from which Cook graduated in 1954, announced Thursday that he had died in his sleep.Ĭook began his career as a sports publicist at the school from 1956 to 1966. All rights reserved.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserīeano Cook, a longtime staple of the Pittsburgh sports scene and an ESPN college football studio commentator since 1986, has died. We all love you JD! GoFundMe for Parker DickersonĬopyright 2021 WIBW. Since then, they’ve awarded over $200 million in cancer research grants and have grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. The V Foundation for Cancer Research started in 1993 with a big dream: achieve victory over cancer. An extremely generous anonymous donor has come forward to match every $1 raised for Parker by making a matching donation to The V Foundation (up to $60,000). We hope this fund becomes a lasting tribute to a loving father, son, a great brother-in-law, uncle, professional, coach, colleague and friend.ĭonations to Parker’s fund will also benefit the cancer research foundation, The V Foundation, founded by ESPN. P arker will continue to be surrounded by many fans - doting grandparents Sandy & George, Grandma Patty, aunts, uncles and cousins. Please know that every dollar raised will directly support Parker’s education, health and welfare … and yes, his athletics. Many people have reached out wanting to know how they can support Parker. His unwavering passion for the Bear’s was felt by all, including even me, his sister-in-law from St. Jeff also loved working for ESPN and revered his ESPN colleagues, who have been a constant source of support and inspiration throughout his two decades of work for the network. Undoubtably you could hear the pride in JD’s voice when he talked about Parker’s achievements at such a young age. Without Caitlin, Jeff has done all he could to support Parker, especially his passion for athletics. Jeff was unfortunately playing the roll of both parents as just two years ago, Caitlin lost her struggle with an extremely rare form of cancer, leaving then eight-year-old Parker with Jeff his only parent. Typical JD, he remained completely optimistic for a full recovery, especially to be there for Parker. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I ask for your prayers and support for my late brother-in-law, Jeff Dickerson, and his 11-year-old son, Parker.Įarly this year, Jeff was delivered the devastating news that he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Friday, the total stands at $1,006,880, with 8,131 individual donations. Andy Dalton, Chicago Bears quarterback - $5,000Īs of 1 p.m.Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL insider - $5,000.Dan and Tanya Snider (Dan Snider owns the Washington Football Team) - $25,000. ![]()
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