Carroll Hoff "Beano" Cook (September 1, 1931 – October 11, 2012)[1] was an American television personality who worked for ESPN.

He was a sports publicist for the University of Pittsburgh from 1956 to March 1966, worked for the Miami Dolphins for one season, served as a publicist for both ABC and CBS in New York City, and spent time as a vice president with the Pittsburgh Civic Arena when it was run by Edward DeBartolo, Sr.

Known for his frequent historical references and his affinity for college football played in the Upper Midwest and Rust Belt states,[3] he possessed a quick wit and a penchant for telling humorous stories.

After the Commissioner of Baseball Bowie Kuhn offered the returning hostages from the Iran hostage crisis lifetime passes to Major League Baseball games, Cook quipped, "Haven't they suffered enough?"

Cook was also often referred to as the "Pope of College Football" due to his knowledge and tenure with the game.