Tell me about Jack Kent Cooke

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So, just to be clear, you want info on JKC before the Redskins?

Virtually anythings ok. A main reason I'm asking here is a lot of you guys know about the aspects that usually get left out of biographies. Mainly his personality and his demeanor as well as his style of management. On top of that I figured that a lot of people would help me zero in on the important aspects of his legacy and basically highlight what I should follow up on. In the meantime why you think he was able to be so successful would be a huge help. But yeah, just feel free to fire away with whatever you got.

Also thanks for the responses so far. Definitely helpful. I'm currently up to 422 words though I plan on finishing the body tonight and take care of the citations and cover page tomorrow.

[Lotus]

portscurmudgeon is correct about JKC's will and the ownership succession problems. I have continued think that this was a great tragedy for the Redskins. What if the Redskins had stayed in the Cooke family instead of entering Snyder's hands?

JKC enthusiastically supported the Redskins in every positive way. He also kept his nose out of practical football business and was not one of those owners who micromanaged personnel decisions or coaching/strategy. He left winning games up to the football professionals, whom he paid well. As such, in terms of micromanaging the team he was the anti-Snyder. Because of this, he was a great owner and we won three Super Bowls with the checkbook in his hand.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Lotus

portscurmudgeon is correct about JKC's will and the ownership succession problems. I have continued think that this was a great tragedy for the Redskins. What if the Redskins had stayed in the Cooke family instead of entering Snyder's hands?

JKC enthusiastically supported the Redskins in every positive way. He also kept his nose out of practical football business and was not one of those owners who micromanaged personnel decisions or coaching/strategy. He left winning games up to the football professionals, whom he paid well. As such, in terms of micromanaging the team he was the anti-Snyder. Because of this, he was a great owner and we won three Super Bowls with the checkbook in his hand.

well put. The most memorable thing about JKC to me was sadly when he was interviewed by the Wash Post in about 95 or so when the team was falling & he was at the end of his life.

He was asked about Art Monk leaving and said that he wouldn't have changed anything he did or intervened, "because that's when you become a football coach and not an owner, however that was poorly managed." (not a direct quote but similar)

That was a sad time for skins fans & it was even sadder when he passed away. It's always interesting to think about what the team would've been like w/John K. Cooke as owner. He didn't have the drive & ambition of Snyder, and wasn't on par as a business man, but he likely would've followed his Dad's lead & left football to football people.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Lotus

portscurmudgeon is correct about JKC's will and the ownership succession problems. I have continued think that this was a great tragedy for the Redskins. What if the Redskins had stayed in the Cooke family instead of entering Snyder's hands?

JKC enthusiastically supported the Redskins in every positive way. He also kept his nose out of practical football business and was not one of those owners who micromanaged personnel decisions or coaching/strategy. He left winning games up to the football professionals, whom he paid well. As such, in terms of micromanaging the team he was the anti-Snyder. Because of this, he was a great owner and we won three Super Bowls with the checkbook in his hand.

Not to get off subject but I really don't think Synder micro manages the team. You simply can not compare him to Jerry Jones. Maybe when he first bought the team he did but not now.