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Thu, Oct 11 2012 11:20:29

Twitter remembers Pitt legend 'Beano' Cook

Pitt legend 'Beano' Cook, the quick-witted college football historian who entertained television audiences with his unique view of the world of sports, died at the HCR Manor Care nursing facility in Green Tree, a Pitt athletic department spokesman said. Mr. Cook was 81. (Storify by PG's Mila Sanina)

  1. Rackcdn
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    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:16:21
  2. From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Mr. Cook was best known for his work as a college football analyst and historian with ABC Sports and ESPN. But Mr. Cook also enjoyed a long and successful career as a sports publicist, including his first job as the sports information director at the University of Pittsburgh. He was born in Boston in 1931. Mr. Cook's family moved to Pittsburgh when he was a child." Read the story: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/pitt-big-east/pitt-legend-beano-cook-dies-657150/#ixzz290tg3JG6
  3. Ivan_Maisel
    Ivan Maisel@Ivan_Maisel
    I am very sorry to tell you that Beano Cook died in his sleep. He was 81. If you love college football, you will miss him.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:00:59
  4. lokay
    Jim Lokay@lokay
    Sad news about Beano Cook’s passing. Looking forward to hearing some of the great stories about him to be told over the next few days.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:50:36
  5. JOHN4MEYER
    John Meyer@JOHN4MEYER
    RIP Beano Cook. College football, and #Pitt are lucky to have had you.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:55:29
  6. UOPintens
    Craig Pintens@UOPintens
    You only have to bat a thousand in two things – flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go four for five. -Beano Cook RIP
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:40:55
  7. MrCFB
    Tony Barnhart@MrCFB
    Beano was a treasure for those who love college football. Incredible knowledge about the history of the game. We will miss him.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:17:39
  8. BobHoltADG
    Bob Holt@BobHoltADG
    Favorite Beano Cook story: He's on a radio show and hosts are talking music and ask what's his favorite band. Beano says, "Ohio State."
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:28:38
  9. RIP, #Beano! Hail to #Pitt bit.ly/OWmnUW http://pic.twitter.com/yYL1ZMum
    KeenLake@KeenLake
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    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:05:12
  10. Mark_Schlabach
    Mark Schlabach@Mark_Schlabach
    One of greatest Beano lines: "If the [SEC West] coaches were generals in the Pentagon, the thing in Iraq would be over."
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:59:54
  11. colin_dunlap
    Colin Dunlap@colin_dunlap
    About year ago, sitting at lunch w/ Beano, I sent text to someone. He scolds me: "All you ever do is go on that Spacebook" #unbelievable
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:51:08
  12. Gordon432
    Gordon Tenney@Gordon432
    RIP Beano Cook, Saturday mornings haven't been the same without you. #ripbeano
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:18:48
  13. ESPN remembers Beano Cook's legacy and his famous lines
  14. ESPN Front Row
    That coverage - and his extensive travel schedule - both tip-off Friday, Oct. 12 when ESPNU visits 13 programs in whip-around coverage of...
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  15. darrenrovell
    darren rovell@darrenrovell
    Tremendous Beano quote: "You only have to bat a thousand in 2 things: flying & heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4 for 5."
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:02:03
  16. Plaque in media room at Pitt honoring Beano Cook. Sadly, he has passed. #Pitt http://pic.twitter.com/Cswxa2WO
    astockey@astockey
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    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:42:27
  17. JoeStarkey1
    Joe Starkey@JoeStarkey1
    Beano on how he wanted to be remembered: 'The only thing you take to your grave is your reputation. I hope I leave with a good reputation.'
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:14:57
  18. VideoPgh
    Sean@VideoPgh
    Rest in Peace Beano Cook, you will be missed. Now I am off to listen to classic college fight songs, as he would have liked.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:18:59
  19. Gomez163
    Gomez@Gomez163
    @PaulZeise Beano hated lawyers. I had a drink with him in The Ruddy Duck. He called me a lovable shyster, but as shyster nonetheless.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:19:39
  20. PaulZeise
    Paul Zeise@PaulZeise
    Beano may have been Pitt's harshest critic. But I don't know anyone other than @PittBorghetti who cared about #Pitt more than Beano did.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:28:52
  21. PaulZeise
    Paul Zeise@PaulZeise
    "Beano, I'm getting remarried."..."That makes you twice as dumb as the average man, Zikes..."
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:14:56
  22. Drewski368
    Drewski368@Drewski368
    @chucktodd "I don't worry about money because I don't have three things most men do; a car, a wife and an ex wife." -Beano
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:03:16
  23. cbfowler
    Chris Fowler@cbfowler
    I am sad, but also Smiling while I remember great memories of Beano. He was a true original,early mentor,friend,& large figure in CFB.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 09:59:08
  24. TonyCaridi
    TonyCaridi@TonyCaridi
    Had the opportunity for weekly interviews with Beano Cook....insightful, colorful, irreverent, perfect. One of a kind...he'll be missed.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:32:58
  25. BramESPN
    Bram Weinstein@BramESPN
    Beano cook once told me he didn't have cable tv and had never seen any of the thousand segments he'd done on the network.
    Thu, Oct 11 2012 10:36:00

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