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Andy Cooper is one of the famous Baseball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 24 in the year 1898. Hailing from the vibrant city of Texas, Andy Cooper is a proud citizen of United States.
Known as “Lefty,” he pitched in the Negro Leagues for the Detroit Stars and Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1939 and managed the Monarchs from 1937 to 1940.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Andy Cooper continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Andy Cooper |
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| First Name: | Andy |
| Last Name: | Cooper |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 24 |
| Birth Year: | 1898 |
| Death Date: | 1941-06-03 |
| Death Day: | June 03 |
| Death Year: | 1941 |
| Place of Death: | Waco, TX |
Career
He developed his talents as a teenager, before becoming a professional at age 22.
In 2006, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously.
Family
He was born in Waco, Texas. He was part of a 2006 Hall of Fame class that included Bruce Sutter.
Andy Cooper Timeline
1920
Cooper pitched for the Detroit Stars from 1920 to 1927.
1923
In The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract, James characterized Cooper as the best Negro league pitcher of 1923.
1927
In defiance of a threatened five-year Negro league ban for contract jumping, Cooper joined a 1927 barnstorming team that toured Hawaii and Japan.
1928
Cooper was traded to the Kansas City Monarchs for five players in 1928.
1930
Cooper returned to the Stars for another season in 1930.
1931
He rejoined the Monarchs in 1931.
