Cecil Cooper
Baseball player and manager, World Series Champion
Born
December 20th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player and manager, celebrated for a successful career spanning the 1970s and 1980s. Played as a first baseman and outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox. Contributed to the Brewers' 1982 American League Championship, leading the team to the World Series. Transitioned to a managerial role after retiring from playing, impacting the sport through coaching.
Played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox
Won the American League Championship in 1982
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