| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1955-03-02)March 2, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2008(2008-12-22) (aged 53) Lincoln, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln (Lincoln, Illinois) |
| College | Kansas (1973–1976) |
| NBA draft | 1976: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Selected by theBoston Celtics | |
| Playing career | 1976–1980 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 52, 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1977 | Boston Celtics |
| 1978 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1979–1980 | Basketball Oud-Beijerland |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Medals | |
Norman Cook (March 21, 1955 – December 22, 2008[1]) was an American professionalbasketball player.
A 6'8" forward fromLincoln Community High School inLincoln, Illinois, Cook played basketball at theUniversity of Kansas from 1973 to 1976. He was named theBig Eight Conference's Freshman of the Year in 1974 after averaging 11.4 points per game and helping theKansas Jayhawks reach theNCAA Final Four. Cook left the University of Kansas after his junior season to make himself eligible for the1976 NBA draft, where he was selected by theBoston Celtics.[2] He appeared in 27 games over two seasons with the Celtics andDenver Nuggets, averaging 2.4 points per game.[3]
Cook was haunted by bouts ofmental illness.[1] Cook's son,Brian Cook, has played for several NBA teams.[2]
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