Walker Cooper
Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1940-1945)
New York Giants (1946-1949)
Cincinnati Reds (1949-1950)
Boston Braves (1950-1952)
Milwaukee Braves (1953)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1954)
Chicago Cubs (1954-1955)
St. Louis Cardinals (1956-1957)
All-Time Rankings
Walker Cooper ranks #40 among the Top 50 all-time at C. Rankings ⇒
Born
William Walker Cooper was born on January 8, 1915, in Atherton, MO.
Died
April 11, 1991, Scottsdale, AZ
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: SLN
Major League Debut
September 25, 1940
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Harry Walker
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Nicknames
Walk
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1968 |
BBWAA |
8 |
2.8% |
1969 |
BBWAA |
5 |
1.5% |
1970 |
BBWAA |
9 |
3.0% |
1971 |
BBWAA |
7 |
1.9% |
1972 |
BBWAA |
8 |
2.0% |
1973 |
BBWAA |
8 |
2.1% |
1974 |
BBWAA |
9 |
2.5% |
1975 |
BBWAA |
13 |
3.6% |
1976 |
BBWAA |
56 |
14.4% |
1977 |
BBWAA |
45 |
11.7% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1942 World Series
1943 World Series
1944 World Series
Batting Feats
- July 6, 1949: 15 Total Bases...
- July 6, 1949: 10 RBI...
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
Cooper suffered many injuries in 1946, and was eventually shut down in mid-September and sent to a medical clinic with blood poisoning in his left leg.
All-Star Selections
1942 NL
1943 NL
1944 NL
1946 NL
1947 NL
1948 NL
1949 NL
1950 NL
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