The NFL signed him in HIGH SCHOOL... How did his career turn out?

The man known as Cookie signed with the Cleveland Browns while he was still in high school. What happened?
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[@ibn1989]

I had heard of Cookie Gilchrist, but I didn't know he had been through and accomplished so much. Thanks for shining a light on a player that should be talked about more.

[@michaelsamuel9841]

Dude was beast

[@SnuggieMaple]

Hope he can continue to be recognized

[@golfboy7676]

The goat of nfl football content

[@CheeseHighlights]

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[@TheHouseOfSports_Games]

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[@adyzYangboi]

Where flemlo raps at?

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

The name Cookie Gilchrist is new to me, but it's one I'm definitely going to remember now. It's hard to imagine why someone who had such a noteworthy role in the foundations of professional football is so rarely mentioned.

[@FrankPizza88]

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[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

​@@FrankPizza88my guy it's OK that ur gay it's cool

[@Yeti..]

ik it’s corny to say but it’s most likely because his “antics” by demanding better treatment

[@scizorbullet8185]

It's cause he was a black guy who demanded respect in the 50s

[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

@@scizorbullet8185 it's true in this case I'm usually the first person to point out has nothing to do with race but when u talk about stories like this it's obviously because he was a black man in the 50s I'm surprised the NFL doesn't try to prop em up for public support these days tho

[@sportballotaku2139]

Videos like this are why I subbed to KTO in the first place. I can’t believe how much influence this man had off the field, and what that has become now. Thank you, Karsten. And thank you too, Cookie Gilchrist.

[@gilgalad9772]

I truly believe this is your greatest video to date. This is the kind of quality I find in productions on the history of the league made by the NFL itself. It felt like watching an episode of "A football life" or "The timeline". Kudos to you KTO

[@byard2354]

He deserves a spot in the hall of fame for sure, and I believe no argument can be made against this.

[@thenumberquelve158]

Refusing the CFL hall of fame bust is sick enough, but having a direct impact on cultural change in New Orleans takes this guy to a whole nother level. It's great to see that his distrust of authority morphed into a much more positive quality and he became so headstrong going forward.

[@KazeShikamaru]

I wonder if they put him in after the fact.

[@chaostopia]

I have never even heard of this story until today. KTO, you constantly find amazing stories that I dont think every diehard NFL fan can find. Good video once again, keep on producing brother.

[@_________.]

He gets a lot wrong

[@dylanbarnes6620]

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[@pinto_8261]

@@_________.explain what is inaccurate in which videos, otherwise stfu

[@BroseidonLive]

What an awesome story! Cookie seemed like a really good football player and even better person!

[@austintaylor6152]

In a very indirect way he was responsible for a lot of the benefits players of all 4 major sports have today including equality of all races and penalties when contractual guarantees are broken by owners, what a legend

[@slompywompus7966]

RIP Cookie, what a great man and a even better human being🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@michaelangileo2760]

I knew Cookie! He was friends with my dad in the 1970s. My father owned a health food store in West Hollywood, and Cookie was a frequent customer. I still have a photo with him. Cute story. He once walked into my dad's store and opened a package of fig newton cookies and began munching away with a smile. I thought, wow, you've really earned your name! Very sweet man - and yes, big and tall. Taller, and bigger, than Jim Brown or O.J. Simpson. Great memories.

[@HistoryWithCoachT]

I have no idea how I have never heard of Cookie Gilchrist. What an amazing story, solid content as always KTO!!!

[@TheTEN24]

Wow this is an incredible story. I have never heard of him before but it really does seem like he was an incredible player and pioneer of the game. He deserves much more recognition

[@bwilson21345]

What a story! This was way more interesting than I initially thought it would be

[@harrisonmyers6400]

I think he needs to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He definitely changed the game

[@c-fink]

One of the goats for sure

[@fortynights1513]

Gilchrist definitely deserves another look for Canton.

[@dontbeasucka.61]

I've heard of him and my pops had talked about cookie and Ernie Davis and what great football players they were. But I sadly haven't heard about cookie Gilchrist in 40 years till today.

[@1983jblack]

Why, because of what he did off the field? Sorry but for me, it's what you do on the field and his performance while good, isn't HOF worthy. If that's the case, I'm sure I can think of at least a couple dozen who should go ahead of him who were good but not great

[@user-bq9ii9vz8e]

Why would he be in the Hall of Fame? He ran for 4,000 yards. That's not HOF quality and that goes for others like Paul Hornung. Most overrated player of all time was Hornung.

[@complexblackness]

First time knowing about Cookie was from a 1960s book that my father had. It featured the star Halfbacks/RBs in both leagues. Brown Taylor Paul Lowe Hornung Gilchrist I believe Leroy Kelly Gale Sayers Some others. Those older books can be gems.

[@darrylguilford4061]

I had that book it was called "The Running Backs" by Murray Olderman. Great Book. and yes Cookie Gilcrist was a great player.

[@tannergreco2000]

You should do a video on Ernie Davis. The number one overall pick in 1962 that never played a down due to dying from leukemia.

[@98slime86]

The express 🙏🏿

[@bobfoster687]

#44

[@zaynelutz4753]

And was the first black person to win the Heisman and was prospected to be the next Jim Brown

[@deucemcallister13]

Bro telling great stories here! Cookie helped start my New Orleans Saints. Bless this man, for real. RIP Cookie.

[@jakeysnakey777]

Cookie went to the school I go to currently. It’s crazy to think that a player of his caliber walked in the hallways I just walked in today!

[@studgerbil9081]

between Paul Brown, the NFL and the media, Cookie really got the "Dick Allen" treatment. That can wreck a person.

[@lukeontheplains]

Had never heard of this guy before this video. Wish stories like these were more commonly told. Great work!

[@daneamann6225]

Amazing video, Cookie was a beast. There's some great moments and talk about Cookie from the 'Full Color Football: History of the AFL' part two documentary that are great to listen to. Though I do have to disillusion the video slightly, there was another player that was signed outta high school a few years later named Charlie Leigh. He had an NFL Films bit made about him a few years ago, worth a watch, though they too negate to mention Cookie signing an NFL contract years earlier. Great research KTO.

[@lawrence6809]

i never knew Cookie Gilchrist was such a character! what an underrated influence in football history

[@peelslowly28]

This has got to be one of the greatest Football stories I've ever heard. That's one hell of a man. God bless him.

[@nischal711]

Holy shit thats and incredible career on and off the field

[@NickyQuesne13]

I've watched your content for awhile now, this was probably the best video I've seen on this channel. It was both informative and educational. Extremely well done.

[@michaelcoleman3187]

I got to see Cookie, on TV, when I was younger. He was the most dominant player on the field, amazing even at the end of his career.

[@christophercole8114]

Since my family moved to Western New York in 1991, I've been a fan of the Bills, even through the drought. So I've heard the name Cookie Gilchrist many times from older fans who remember the AFL days, and a large number of them would say he was as good on the field, if not better, than OJ Simpson was. But they rarely mentioned the off-field things. It doesn't surprise me though that Ralph Wilson would treat him that way. He was notoriously cheap and didn't really like paying anyone, especially at that time

[@tygrkhat4087]

Cookie had better hands than the Juice; and was a better blocker.

[@DDDoily]

This was an amazing video man, loved hearing this story

[@kaysguy]

Cookie was one of the AFL legends.

[@joanofarc1338]

As a kid growing up in Buffalo, my Dad and uncle had Bills season tickets. I saw Cookie play in every home game while he was a Bill. He was the best running back in the AFL.

[@rexblade504]

I actually had to do a project my junior year about local history and we did the Bills and I learned a bit about him while doing research for the project.

[@denisceballos9745]

Cookie Gilchrist was a big power fullback who played on the original Dolphins expansion team back in ‘66. That was at the tail end of his playing career. He was a load, especially with the powerful AFL Buffalo Bills of the sixties.

[@Poisonjam7]

What an absolute legend. More people need to know about this amazing man. Thanks for spreading the word with this video.

[@ryankassel5691]

What a legend. Thank you for sharing his story

[@boyblob]

Awesome video. My knowledge of pro football doesn't really go all that much before I was born, so I only know of some of these legends of the olden days. First time ever hearing about Cookie.

[@anthonytippett5997]

Never heard of him but he needs to be in the hall of fame & needs way more recognition

[@justinthompson3433]

You could also look at the 1925 Milwaukee Badgers - multiple payers for the team were high schoolers for at least 1 game against the Chicago Cardinals

[@LouieOcean2]

Wow I’ve never heard of this guy but his story is crazy. Respect to cookie Gilchrist. Great video!!!

[@alexandernwalie1270]

I always knew who he was because I am a bills fan. But I never knew he had such an impact on the game. May he rest in piece

[@NotForLongNFL]

You should make a video on Ernie Davis. Perhaps the most bittersweet story in NFL history.

[@HenryDaNinth]

Well, I was wrong about my call on your last video. Kudos to you for another banger video though 🙏🏻 If you have talked about Carlton Haselrig before, though, I'm not sure if I've seen it. His NFL tenure was short, but his journey there was interesting

[@konnorrockkonnoisseur4970]

What a powerful story!! Thanks so much KTO for sharing his story making sure he ain’t forgotten 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@brodyjhazard1289]

kto always delivers

[@EJD339]

Thank you for covering this. I sadly never heard of this man. The amount of courage this dude had is admirable. On a side note, what Paul Brown to him is unforgivable

[@michaelmay230]

The new editing looks fantastic! Thanks for the great content!

[@ipwnu_144]

This was amazing, this man’s life and accomplishments need to be known worldwide, banger of a video as always from KTO

[@dorklyasmr6017]

Wow, what an incredible dude. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.

[@Yuhboy666]

Glad ur posting again

[@phillpearson7531]

As a young high school player in the sixties, Cookie was one. My favorites. A Sports Illustrated picture of him was on my bedroom wall with the likes of Jim Brown and others.

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

I remember seeing Cookie Gilchrist playing for the Buffalo Bills in the old AFL. He was a beast.

[@rode8173]

Wow! Simply inspiring! Thanks for making this.

[@deespearman]

Never heard of Cookie Gilchrist but I’m glad you made this video!! This is a special one for sure👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gavinpostich591]

I loved this video, thank you for making this

[@Nickster_28]

Wow, I'm glad you told Cookie Gilchrist's story! I had never heard of him before. He sure accomplished a lot on and off the field! Standing up for himself due to the injustices he received is admirable.

[@Handles.are.stupid]

Very informative video man, great job

[@philchenderson]

Loving the new format style! Keep it up

[@scizorbullet8185]

This guy is a pioneer to do those things and stand up for himself in those days

[@Nuclear_CxNT_Potato]

I’ve been a fan for awhile Karsten. This video goes as hard as any of em. 💪🏾

[@samrheins4213]

Great video! Thank you for introducing me to a legendary player.

[@johnciummo3299]

Saw him play when he was with the Buffalo Bills. Defenders were afraid to tackle him. Closet athlete to Jim Brown I have ever seen. He was truly feared on the field. Truly awesome athelete.

[@outdaboxtv]

Subscribed great content!!!

[@percn0witzki]

Amazing video you’ve done it again

[@Poopinmatt]

One of your best, keep it up!

[@drewlockburner]

Ive been really enjoying the last few videos

[@TheDickem]

Thank you for this video bro.

[@subtlebluntduality5997]

I had heard of Cookie Gilchrist but I didn't know about the other stuff. Very informative!

[@paultaylor5214]

Thanks KTO. Great video on an incredible man and player.

[@gordtron]

Sarnia Imperials need to make a comeback. heard they used to have a pretty solid CFL squad.

[@lawofvisualization]

The best football video that I’ve watched. Thanks for this.

[@terrywrightjr4545]

Great story I never heard of. Keep up the good work!

[@residentevilclone]

Never heard of this story before. What an absolute stud.

[@jdawg1712]

Great video, I never heard of this guy. Cookie was a man ahead of his time for sure.

[@Lenox_TheWellBeing]

Very nice work, I recommend watching and understanding what's involved to become a stand-up man.

[@andreyarborough]

Interesting, thanks for posting

[@richardburns4194]

Thank you for this video.

[@JSalonsky]

Always love learning about new football history

[@thenoahcornelius]

This video deserves 2 million views. Absolutely amazing content.

[@tannerharden6824]

This is an amazing video! Who knew this guy could have been as good as Jim Brown if only Paul Brown hadn’t screwed it up. Best football player no one’s ever heard of. What an amazing story

[@travt3037]

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[@nftforest951]

This channel is so good

[@johnhardman825]

I had one of his football cards when I was growing up. I don't think Paul Brown lied to him, Brown just didn't know the rules about signing players back then.

[@kylerehl]

Great video we need a movie about this man! Incredible on and off the field

[@Excard0n]

KTO LETS GO. Stopped another video once the notification dropped.

[@nikomahal]

Bro you're a real one; great job

[@GrandChamp93]

What A Man What A Man and He Deserves To Be Inducted Into The CFL and NFL Hall of Fame For All His Accomplishments On and Off The Field He Is A Big Factor Of Today’s Four Major Sports R.I.P. 🐐

[@GOFORIT-]

Great video

[@avatarrr01]

Thanks for posting this. He was my cousin and always stayed close to the family.

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

Damn. They did Cookie dirty smh. You’d never hear about stuff like this if videos like yours weren’t made.

[@Codiggity369]

Great story. Thank you

[@robertwaid3579]

Along with Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, and then Gilcrest. Wow no wonder Paul Brown was Known as such a Great Coach Back then?

[@MichaelPiz]

One of those names I knew from my youth but never knew anything about. Thanks for this excellent story.

[@tpsam]

This is One of if not the absolute best video you have ever made Congratulations

[@jordanbarr850]

Great video. Can you do one of these on Larry Kehres? He’s underrated.

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

Thank you for making this. If they don't have "a football life" about him, they should.

[@sparkofgenius3372]

GREAT JOB!!!

[@ethandegge3127]

Cookie really had a huge impact on the game by standing up for himself in a time the whole world seemed to be against him

[@jerryferko8309]

knew of his career in the AFL ....but his high school days ...... nope ..... what a cool story .....THANKS KTO ........ excellent story ....

[@encognitusmaximus7598]

Hoping you and Flem are doing Sports Therapy again. Looking forward to those if you guys do.