Today's Birthday: Cecil Cooper, Jamestown Falcons (1968)

(Boston Red Sox & Trading Card Database)

Former New York-Penn League prospect Cecil Cooper was born on this date in 1949. He played for the 1968 Jamestown Falcons.

Cooper went on to play in the majors during 17 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1971-76), and Milwaukee Braves (1977-87). During his career, he was named to 5 American League All Star teams and was awarded 2 Gold Gloves and 3 Silver Sluggers.

After his playing career, he coached for the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros and managed the Houston Astros (2007-09).

Source: Baseball Reference 

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