 fullback-tight end from Rice University, Cooper played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980 to 1986.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 versus the Dallas Cowboys.