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Virginia Union University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Fred "Cannonball" Cooper

  • Class
    1942
  • Induction
    1988
  • Sport(s)
    Football
inducted in 1988. A four year starter for VUU from 1938-1943. Three time All-CIAA and named to the Pittsburgh Courier All-America Team. Later became the first black professional football player in the deep south when he signed with the Richmond Rebels.
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