The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Dr. Denton Cooley passes away at age 96
11.18.2016 | Men's Basketball
Former Men's Basketball letterwinner went on to become a world-renowned heart surgeon and founder of the Texas Heart Institute.
Photo Gallery Through the Years with Denton Cooley
UT Mourns the Death of Denton Cooley (www.utexas.edu)
Statement from Texas Basketball coach Shaka Smart on passing of Dr. Denton Cooley
"On behalf of everyone associated with the Texas Basketball program, both current and past, our sympathy goes out to the family of Dr. Cooley. In my interactions with Dr. Cooley, he struck me as an incredibly bright, energetic and loving man who bled burnt orange.
Our university's motto is 'What starts here changes the world.' Dr. Cooley certainly accomplished that and so much more.
We are honored that Dr. Cooley's name is associated with our practice facility. For our current and future student-athletes, he truly exemplifies taking advantage of the educational opportunities here at The University of Texas and using them to enrich the lives of others."
