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Colts Owner Saddened By Death Of Former Top NFL Draft Pick

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is saddened by the death of a former top NFL Draft pick.

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Johnie Cooks, who won a Super Bowl with the Giants, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Colts.

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The former Mississippi State Bulldogs standout played for the Colts from 1982-88. 

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"Johnie Cooks was the 2nd overall pick in the '82 Draft, and started with us from '82 to '88. 

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I remember him sprinting with a fumble for the game-winning TD in OT at the '83 opener,  

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and he holds the franchise record for sacks in a game (4.5). My prayers to Johnie's family," Jim Irsay tweeted. 

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Our thoughts are with Johnie's friends and family members during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.