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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1939 Sumrall, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2024 (aged 85) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Jackson State University |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1960 | Jackson State |
| Position(s) | Center, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964–1970 | Southside HS (MS) |
| 1971–1973 | Alcorn State (DL/LB) |
| 1974–? | Tennessee State (LB) |
| 1980–1986 | Mississippi Valley State |
| 1987–1990 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| 1993 | Norfolk State |
| 2000–2006 | Paul Quinn |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 83–78–5 (college) |
| Bowls | 0–1 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) |
Archie Lee Cooley Jr. (March 18, 1939 – April 18, 2024) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University from 1980 to 1986, University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff from 1987 to 1991, Norfolk State University in 1993, and Paul Quinn College from 2000 to 2006. At Mississippi Valley State, Cooley coached the tandem of Willie Totten and Jerry Rice, future College Football Hall of Fame quarterback and wide receiver, respectively.