From SABR Encyclopedia
William Walker Cooper
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"Walk"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 3"
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Weight:
| 210
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Born:
| 1915-1-8 at Atherton, MO (US)
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Died:
| 1991-4-11 at Scottsdale, AZ (US)
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Statistics: | Retrosheet
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Walker Cooper was a professional player and manager.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Buckner, Missouri in 1951.
- Married Doris Ann Triplett, Oct. 31,1937
- Hunting
- Brother Mort was an outstanding major league pitcher
Pre-professional career
- Attended William Chrisman High School
Achievements
- Led the 1949 National League catchers in assists with 61.
- Tied the Major League record of 7 home runs in 6 consecutive games in 1947.
- Hit 3 home runs in a game.
- Made 6 consecutive hits in a game.
Outside of baseball
- Was a veteran. And served in the Navy
Sources
- 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book.