Chuck Cooper

Basketball Player

Chuck Cooper was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States on September 29th, 1926 and is the Basketball Player. At the age of 57, Chuck Cooper biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
September 29, 1926
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date
Feb 5, 1984 (age 57)
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Profession
Basketball Player
Chuck Cooper Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 57 years old, Chuck Cooper has this physical status:

Height
196cm
Weight
94kg
Hair Color
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Chuck Cooper Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Chuck Cooper Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
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Chuck Cooper Career

Coming out of college in 1950, he signed onto the Harlem Globetrotters. On April 25, 1950, he became the first African American drafted into the NBA when the Boston Celtics chose him with the 14th overall pick. Cooper was drafted by Celtics' owner Walter A. Brown, coached by the legendary Red Auerbach and a teammate of the great Bob Cousy. When officials from other teams learned of Boston's interest in Cooper, they suggested he should not be drafted because he was black; however, Brown's famous quote was: "I don't give a damn if he's striped, plaid or polka dot. Boston takes Charles Cooper of Duquesne." Cooper made his NBA debut on November 1, 1950, against the Fort Wayne Pistons.

Cooper played four years with the Celtics, then was traded to the Milwaukee Hawks before ending his career as a member of the Ft. Wayne Pistons. After that, he spent a year playing for the Harlem Magicians, before injuring his back in a car crash and leaving basketball. During his NBA career, Cooper played a total of 409 games, scored 2,725 points for an average of 6.66 points per game, had 2,431 rebounds for an average of 5.9 per game, and had 733 assists for an average of 1.79 per game. As some statistics were not kept during that time, it is not known how many blocked shots, steals, or turnovers he had during his career.

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