Albion College

While Paul L. Cook, professor of chemistry, emeritus, didnot play or coach at Albion College, his contributions to athleticsat Albion and for the MIAA were very important.

Cook began teaching chemistry at Albion College in 1954.He began his service to the MIAA in 1955 as conference secretaryand as the faculty representative to the MIAA, a position he wouldhold until 1982. Cook was selected twice as the MIAA Field Dayhonorary referee, a distinction given to those who havedemonstrated exemplary service to their school and MIAA athletics.Only the second person to be chosen for this honor twice, Cook wasselected in 1968 and in 1982. In 1968, with regards to Cook'sselection as honorary referee, Elkin “Ike” Isaac,Albion College athletic director, was quoted, “His service toAlbion College and the MIAA is indicative of his high regard forthe contributions of athletics as a vital supplement to theintellectual demands of college life.” Cook began workingwith the basketball program as a timer in 1962, a job he had for 30years. He also served Albion College as a timer for football forover 20 years.

Cook was a member of the First United Methodist Church andthe American Chemical Society. He enjoyed all sports and collectingstamps and coins. He passed away Feb. 2, 2010.