John Cookman
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Emory•Cookman |
| Used name | John•Cookman |
| Born | 2 September 1909 in Englewood, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 19 August 1982 in Plattsburgh, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 67 kg |
| Affiliations | Yale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Johnny Cookman prepared for college at Phillips Exeter and went from there to Yale. While at Yale he played on the hockey team, the football team, and the tennis team. After his 1931 graduation he was selected to play on the 1932 Olympic team. Cookman later went on to become chief executive officer of Philip Morris, Inc.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
John Cookman | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver | |||
| Ice Hockey Exhibition, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | 2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Ice Hockey Championships (0–1–0 1932 Lake Placid (Olympics) silver)