Christian Cook

Christian Cook (born June 3, 1975 in Denver, Colorado) is a retired professional lacrosse defenseman who last played professional field lacrosse with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). He starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team from 1995 through 1998, where he earned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) lacrosse defenseman of the year award, two United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-American recognitions (one first team), four Ivy League championships, and three national championships.

Christian Cook
Born (1975-06-03) June 3, 1975
Denver, Colorado
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 pounds (91 kg)
PositionDefense
MLL teamsNew Jersey Pride (20012004)
Baltimore Bayhawks (20042006)
Washington Bayhawks (20072008)
NCAA teamPrinceton University
Pro career20012008
Career highlights
College highlights
  • Schmeisser Award (1998)
  • Men's Ivy League Player of the Year (1994)
  • All-American 2x (1st team: 1998; 3rd team: 1997)
  • NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship (1996, 1997 & 1998)
Professional highlights
  • Major League Lacrosse Steinfeld Cup Champion (2005)
  • Major League Lacrosse All-Star 2x
Medal record
Representing  United States
Lacrosse
World Lacrosse Championship
2006 London (Ontario) Field lacrosse

As a professional he has been recognized as the Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year and been a member of Team USA at the World Lacrosse Championships. He was twice named to the Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game and has been a member of an MLL Steinfeld Cup championship team.

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