Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional baseball pitcher; pitching coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years (died on 23, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | New York, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | 23/09/2026 |
Latest News about Don Cooper
23/09/2026
Don Cooper died at age 70, with multiple outlets and the Chicago White Sox reporting his death on September 23, 2026. He was widely recognized as a longtime White Sox pitching coach and a key figure on the 2005 World Series championship staff.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Donald James Cooper |
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| Nickname | Coop |
| Known For | Major League Baseball pitcher and longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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| Weight | 185 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School |
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| College | New York Institute of Technology |
Career
| Playing Career | Played in Major League Baseball in parts of four seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees. |
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| Coaching Career | Served as pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox from 22/07/2002 through the end of the 2020 season. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1978. | |
| 2. Made his MLB debut on 09/04/1981. | |
| 3. His playing career included 85.1 innings pitched and 47 strikeouts. | |
| 4. Also had a no-hitter for the Fort Lauderdale Yankees in the minors. |