Walker Cooper
Grab
Description
Portrait of Walker Cooper, catcher for the Boston Braves. Bowman series. Printed on front: "Walker Cooper." Printed on back: "Walker Cooper. Catcher, Boston Braves. Born: Atherton, Mo., Jan. 8, 1915. Height: 6-3. Weight: 195. Bats: right. Throws: right. Burly Walker Cooper has been with the Cards, Giants, Reds and now with the Boston Braves during his 10-year career in the majors. Began 1950 with the Reds. After 15 games for them, was sent to Boston, where he had one of the best seasons. Batted .313 in a total of 117 games. Had 22 doubles, 3 triples, 14 homers. Knocked in 64 runs. Served in the Navy. In 1949, hit 3 homers in 1 game. No. 135 in the 1951 series baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1951 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A."
Details
- Resource ID:
- hr001589
- Subject:
- Cooper, Walker (William Walker), 1915-1991
- Catchers (Baseball)--Massachusetts--Boston
- Boston Braves (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- Bowman Gum, Inc.
- Date:
- 1951
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 3.25 x 2 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball cards-Bowman-1951-Cooper, Walker
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.