UNC Asheville's former soccer player Larry Cook, known for breaking numerous game, season, and career records during 1983-86, is set to be inducted into the university's Athletics Hall of Fame. Cook's journey from catching his coach's attention in high school to being scouted by English soccer giants Coventry City, followed by his successful military and insurance career, highlights his lasting impact on and off the field.

By the Numbers
  • Larry Cook set a school record for shutouts with 10 in his rookie year
  • In his sophomore year, Cook led the team to a school-record 14 victories
State of Play
  • Larry Cook is being inducted into the UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame
  • He transitioned the Asheville athletic program from NAIA to Division I
  • Cook's career trajectory encompassed an impressive stint with English club Coventry City, followed by a successful military and insurance career
Bottom Line

Larry Cook's exceptional soccer career and subsequent professional successes reflect an enduring legacy that extends beyond the field, earning him a well-deserved spot in the UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame.