Carroll Hoff "Beano" Cook was an American television personality who worked for ESPN.
13 Facts About Beano Cook
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Beano Cook graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, then served for two years in the US Army.
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Beano Cook was a sports publicist for the University of Pittsburgh from 1956 to March 1966, worked for the Miami Dolphins for one season, served as a publicist for both ABC and CBS in New York City, and spent time as a vice president with the Pittsburgh Civic Arena when it was run by Edward DeBartolo, Sr.
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In between those stints, Beano Cook volunteered with VISTA in Florida in 1976.
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Beano Cook did freelance radio and television work in the Pittsburgh area.
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Beano Cook was seen on ESPNEWS every Thursday on The Hot List debating with Brian Kenny.
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Beano Cook could be heard weekly on ESPN Radio during The Herd with Colin Cowherd and on Wednesdays was a special guest on ESPN Radio's I-Formation hosted by Ivan Maisel.
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Beano Cook appeared weekly on Pittsburgh's Fox Sports Radio 970 AM, WBGG-AM, weekly during football season at 8 am PT on the Mitch in The Morning Show on Sports Radio 950 KJR AM in Seattle.
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Beano Cook co-hosted the ESPNU College Football Podcast on ESPN.
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Beano Cook was an occasional guest of Mark Madden on ESPN 1250 in Pittsburgh as well as ESPN Radio's AllNight with Jason Smith show.
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Beano Cook was often referred to as the "Pope of College Football" due to his knowledge and tenure with the game.
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Beano Cook began a blog in 2010, covering topics other than college football.
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Beano Cook died in his sleep on the morning of October 11,2012 at the age of 81.