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‘Never Miss a Super Bowl Club’ Loses One Member
- Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:10am by
Meredith Jessup
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of the men featured in a Visa credit card television commercial for having never missed a Super Bowl has died at age 79.
Though he wasn’t able to make it to Texas, Bob Cook watched from his Milwaukee area hospital bed as his beloved Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the 45th Super Bowl earlier this month.
Cook’s wife, Sarah Cook, said Monday that he died last week after a blood infection and other chronic issues.
Cook and the three other members of the “Never Missed a Super Bowl” club were the stars of the Visa ad leading up to the Super Bowl. The four attended all 44 Super Bowl games.
Cook had said recently he hoped he would make it to the 50th Super Bowl.
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piper60
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 1:47pmBob has the best seat in the house now.
Report Post »MikeinIdaho
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:33amNow he’s attending the SUPER Superbowl! God bless you, Bob!
Report Post »Ken
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:19amWow! This was the Super Bowl to be at, too! At least he saw the game before passing. RIP, sir!
Report Post »CorePatriot
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:15amBummer
Report Post »Liberty7
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:16amGods speed Bob and something tells me you and your friends have inspired a younger generation of friends to begin their own group attendance for the Super Bowl. And I am certain your family and friends will miss you dearly.
Report Post »Scorchem
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:37amBob and his friends will be an inspiration for many football fans to come. God bless his family and may he rest in peace.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:27amWow! what a wonderful life this guy must have had now he can spend the rest of eternity reminiscing on those wonderful memories as he begins his new life in the great beyond.
Report Post »angroehl
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:24amEnjoy your next journey Bob. Rest in Peace!
Rob… You’re a jerk!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:05amAh, the joy! I bet he not only gets to meet all the “stars” of big time football, but all the “kids” who were great where they played be it Gray-Y Football , junior high or high school football, or university kids who LOVED the game and were gifted for it. GOD BLESS!
Report Post »Rob
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:50amWell, if he was intersted that in football, I guess it was fine for him to spend so much of his life pursuing it… seems like a big waste of time to me.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:07amRob,
I am sure you use your time much more judiciously – probably researching a cure for cancer -right
Thanks for being so understanding and non- judgmental
Report Post »chuck_wagon
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:11amDude, everyone has their hobbies and enjoyments. Why would you post such a thing?
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 1:00pmWOW, not only heartless, but apparently you skipped a lot of school.
Report Post »“ ” “ ”if he was intersted that in football“ ” “ ” What the?
Classicmustangmo
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:04amGod Bless, rest in peace
Report Post »Rick300
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:04amIt may have been only 44 super bowls but it is fantastic that the four of them were friends for 45+ years! God bless them!
Report Post »VERACIOUS
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 6:40amRIP Bob…..I’ll bet God had Mr. Lombardi plan your Welcome To The Eternal Superbowl Party!!
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 5:07amWell Bob You did make it to 44 and got to watch the 45th that is a wonderful record I would say. Congratulations on the 44.So sorry you did not make it to your 50 mark but I bet God had something better for you to do. God bless your famly and friends, I know you will be missed…….
Report Post »epmonroe
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:55amAnd now for the really big game, Bob – The Afterlife!
Have fun!
http://www.halfuhmind.com
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:28amI hope it is like the “field of dreams” and he gets to see all the greats. He and the other three guys got to do what people only dream of. God speed, Bob.
Report Post »agro21
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:49amHe had a great ride. RIP
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:41amRIP, Bob. Hell of an accomplishment.
Report Post »EdgeOfForever
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:47amSorry to hear that. Rest in piece Bob.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:02amAt least Bob was able to see the Packers become world champs…again. RIP Bob, Vince Lombardi and Ray Nitschke will be a welcoming committee.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:25pmMay you see many more Superbowl’s in heaven.. say hi to Walter Patton.. at least he got to see WI win.. guess you could say he died in peace..
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