Gary Cooper

One of two incoming freshmen to join the Tigers from Ambridge High School . . . played under the direction of Coach Frank Antonini ... multi-sport performer who earned letters in football, basketball and track . . . led gridiron squad to 6-3 mark last season . . . worked both sides of the line and came up with six interceptions, recovered two fumbles and was in on 39 stops . . . also snared three passes for 135 yards in final prep campaign ... named to several all-star teams, including Fabulous 22, Big 33, Beaver County Times first-team all-star squad. Pittsburgh Press All-Star team . singled out as Athlete-of-the-Week once . . . noted as One To Watch For among area athletes . . . born 12/14/66 in Sewickley. PA.