Earl Cooper (American football)

Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft.

Earl Cooper
No. 49, 89
Position:Fullback / Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1957-09-17) September 17, 1957
Giddings, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Lexington (TX)
College:Rice
NFL Draft:1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,152
Rush attempts:298
Rushing TDs:6
Receptions:213
Receiving yards:1,908
Games played:93
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Career

A 6'2", 227-lb. fullback-tight end from Rice University, Cooper played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980 to 1986.[1] During his rookie season for the 49ers in 1980, he finished second in the league in receptions with 83 (San Diego's Kellen Winslow had 89). He was a key contributor on the final 89-yard drive that led to the play that has been immortalized as "The Catch" in the 1982 NFC Playoffs versus the Dallas Cowboys.

Cooper also appeared in two Super Bowls for the 49ers, even catching an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana in Super Bowl XVI versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He ended his career with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986.

Personal life

Cooper graduated from high school in Lexington, Texas. He was a teacher and coach in Pflugerville, Texas, but is now retired.

References
  1. "Earl Cooper Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.


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