| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1936 Enigma, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2017 (aged 80) Skidaway Island, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Georgia |
| Playing career | |
| 1955–1957 | Georgia |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1963–1970 | Georgia (assistant) |
| 1971–1973 | Ole Miss (assistant) |
| 1974–1977 | Ole Miss |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20-24 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| SEC Coach of the Year (1975) | |
Elmer C. "Ken" Cooper Jr.[1] (October 12, 1936 – May 30, 2017) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Mississippi from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 20-24. Cooper was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 1975.
Cooper died on May 30, 2017, at his home in Skidaway Island, Georgia.[2]