Background
Cooper, John was born on July 2, 1937 in Powell, Tennessee, United States.
Cooper, John was born on July 2, 1937 in Powell, Tennessee, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1962.
Freshman football coach Iowa State University, 1962-1963. Assistant football coach Oregon State University, 1963-1967. Defensive coordinator University Kansas, 1967-1972.
Assistant coach University Kentucky, 1972-1977. Coach University Tulsa, 1977-1984, Arizona State University, 1985-1987. Head football coach Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1987.
Coach East-West Shrine Bowl Game, Hula Bowl, Japan All-State games.
Active civic organizations, Columbus, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Alzheimer's Foundation, Arthur James Cancer Hospital, Children's Hospital With United States Army. Member American Football Coaches Association (past president).
Married Helen Cooper. Children: John Junior, Cindy.