Walker Cooper
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-3, 210lb (190cm, 95kg)
Born:
January 8, 1915
in Atherton, MO
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Died:
April 11, 1991
in Scottsdale, AZ
Buried:
Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ
High School: William Chrisman HS (Independence, MO)
Debut:
September 25, 1940
(Age 25-261d,
8,954th in major league history)
vs. CIN 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 20, 1957
(Age 42-255d)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1941 season
Full Name: William Walker Cooper
Nicknames:
Walk
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Relatives: Brother of Mort Cooper; Father-In-Law of Don Blasingame
1940 Fielding Game Log (as C)