Youngstown State University

Playing for the Penguins during the middle 60's (1965-68), the native of Elizabeth, Pa., went on to play professionally for both the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. A blood and guts player, Cotton was once described by then head coach Dwight "Dike" Beede as one of the finest ever to suit up and play football for the penguins. His professional career ended in the mid-70's, and he is currently one of the most respected restauranteers in the San Francisco, Calif. area, residing in Half Moon Bay, Calif.