Cecil Cooper Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CECIL COOPER
Born: December 20, 1949 in Brenham, Texas
Cecil Cooper
This article was written by Eric Aron and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Once described by Baseball Digest as the "Rodney Dangerfield of baseball", Cecil Cooper was a great player who didn't get the respect he deserved. An introverted Texan, Cecil Cooper remained in the shadows for much of his 17-year playing career. The left-handed first baseman spent his major league years with Boston and Milwaukee from 1971 to 1987, appearing in two World Series. "Coooop!" -- as his fans would cheer when he stepped up to the plate -- was a lifetime .298 hitter, two-time Gold Glove Winner, and five-time All-Star.
Cecil Cooper was born on December 20, 1949, in Brenham, Texas, a city with a population of 13,000 and located 70 miles northwest of Houston. Raised in nearby Independence, Cooper was the youngest of 13 children, seven boys and six girls. Cooper's mother Ocie died when he was just 10. His ball-playing father, Roy, worked with a nearby Department of Public Works. A 6'2 left-hander, Cecil was taught baseball by his brothers John, Sylvester, and Jessie. John and Sylvester later played with the barnstorming Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues.* John as a pitcher while Sylvester was a catcher who according to Cecil once caught Satchel Paige According to a 1980 Sports Illustrated story, father Roy also played in the Negro Leagues.
Cooper followed his brothers, playing ball for three years at the all-black Pickard High School, transferring his senior year to the integrated Brenham High School. At Pickard High, he won two state championships under coach Henry Rogers. Intending to go to college after his graduation, Cecil was spotted by Boston Red Sox scout Dave Philly and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1968 amateur draft by the Red Sox. He opted to take courses at Blinn Junior College and Prairie View A&M during the off-season. Taken in the Rule 5 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals in November 1970, St. Louis returned Cooper to the Red Sox on April 5, 1971. He spent most of five full seasons in the minor leagues (in Jamestown, Greenville, Danville, Winston-Salem, Louisville, and Pawtucket), hitting .327 with 45 home runs and 304 RBIs.
This article was written by Eric Aron and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Once described by Baseball Digest as the "Rodney Dangerfield of baseball", Cecil Cooper was a great player who didn't get the respect he deserved. An introverted Texan, Cecil Cooper remained in the shadows for much of his 17-year playing career. The left-handed first baseman spent his major league years with Boston and Milwaukee from 1971 to 1987, appearing in two World Series. "Coooop!" -- as his fans would cheer when he stepped up to the plate -- was a lifetime .298 hitter, two-time Gold Glove Winner, and five-time All-Star.
Cecil Cooper was born on December 20, 1949, in Brenham, Texas, a city with a population of 13,000 and located 70 miles northwest of Houston. Raised in nearby Independence, Cooper was the youngest of 13 children, seven boys and six girls. Cooper's mother Ocie died when he was just 10. His ball-playing father, Roy, worked with a nearby Department of Public Works. A 6'2 left-hander, Cecil was taught baseball by his brothers John, Sylvester, and Jessie. John and Sylvester later played with the barnstorming Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues.* John as a pitcher while Sylvester was a catcher who according to Cecil once caught Satchel Paige According to a 1980 Sports Illustrated story, father Roy also played in the Negro Leagues.
Cooper followed his brothers, playing ball for three years at the all-black Pickard High School, transferring his senior year to the integrated Brenham High School. At Pickard High, he won two state championships under coach Henry Rogers. Intending to go to college after his graduation, Cecil was spotted by Boston Red Sox scout Dave Philly and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1968 amateur draft by the Red Sox. He opted to take courses at Blinn Junior College and Prairie View A&M during the off-season. Taken in the Rule 5 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals in November 1970, St. Louis returned Cooper to the Red Sox on April 5, 1971. He spent most of five full seasons in the minor leagues (in Jamestown, Greenville, Danville, Winston-Salem, Louisville, and Pawtucket), hitting .327 with 45 home runs and 304 RBIs.
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CECIL COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 269918Baseball signed by Cecil Cooper, noting his World Series wins in 1975 and 1982 with the inscription "Cecil Cooper/W.S. 75 & 82". Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers, achieving a lifetime .298 batting average.Price: $160.00
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CECIL COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 274838Baseball signed: "Cecil Cooper". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball features the signature of Cecil Cooper, a notable first baseman known for his consistent hitting and fielding. Cooper achieved multiple All-Star selections and led the league in RBI in 1980 and 1983.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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CECIL COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283077Photograph of Cecil Cooper in a Brewers uniform, signed with his uniform number as "Cecil Cooper/#15". Cooper was a consistent hitter during his career, playing for the Red Sox and Brewers, and achieving multiple accolades. Ink smudging appears at "#15".
Price: $100.00
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CECIL COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 112700Photograph signed by Cecil Cooper, depicting him in a Brewers uniform with a bat on his shoulder. Cooper, a notable first baseman, is recognized for his consistent hitting and fielding, with multiple All-Star selections and league-leading RBI achievements.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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CECIL COOPER - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 284554Envelope commemorating Game 4 of the 1982 World Series, signed with "Cecil/Cooper". Postmarked Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 16, 1982, and affixed with a 20-cent US flag stamp. Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.
Price: $80.00
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CECIL COOPER - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 325657Cecil Cooper signed baseball card from 1986 Topps, no. 385, inscribed to a fan as "Frank,/best wishes/Cecil Cooper/" in black ink. Cooper, a former first baseman for the Brewers, had a notable career in Major League Baseball.
Price: $90.00
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CECIL COOPER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 327607Trading card signed by Cecil Cooper, featuring a blue signature across a black facsimile. Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers, participating in the 1975 and 1982 World Series, and leading the American League in RBIs.
Price: $90.00
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CECIL COOPER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 286099Trading card signed by Cecil Cooper, showing his name "Cecil Cooper" in black ink. Issued by Fleer in 1983, the card highlights his career stats up until 1982, representing his time with the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.
Price: $90.00
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BOBBY BONDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117537Baseball signed by 18 baseball greats, including Bobby Bonds, Graig Nettles, Tug McGraw, and Paul Blair. This Official American League Baseball features signatures from legendary players, including Joe Rudi and George Foster.
Price: $600.00
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BOBBY BONDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117567Baseball signed by Bobby Bonds, Joe Rudi, Dick Williams, Kent Tekulve, Vida Blue, and others. It includes signatures from two Hall of Famers and multiple award winners, enhancing its significance as a collectible item.
Price: $700.00
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BOBBY BONDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117552Baseball signed by Bobby Bonds, Joe Rudi, Dick Williams, Vida Blue, Manny Sanguillen, Cecil Cooper, Bill Madlock Jr., Rollie Fingers, Bill Campbell, and Ferguson Jenkins.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117562Baseball signed by 22 baseball greats, including Kent Tekulve, Rollie Fingers, Bert Campaneris, and Bo Belinsky. Signatures in black ink include Manny Sanguillen, George Foster, and Doug Decines. Official American League baseball with Bobby Brown's presidency.
Price: $800.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117565Baseball signed by 21 baseball greats, including "Kent Tekulve, Bert Campaneris, Dave Kingman, Bill Campbell, Vida Blue, Dick Williams, Bill Madlock, Cecil Cooper, Steve Garvey, Tug McGraw, Mark Fidrych, Sparky Lyle, Paul Blair, Al Oliver, Earl Weaver, Mike Marshall, Graig Nettles, and Don Money", along with signatures in black ink by "Manny Sanguillen, George Foster and Doug Decines." Official American League baseball.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117561Baseball signed by 26 baseball legends including Kent Tekulve, Rollie Fingers, Bill Madlock, and Paul Blair. Featuring signatures in black ink from players such as Bobby Bonds and George Foster. Official American League baseball by Bobby Brown.
Price: $700.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117556Baseball signed by 25 players, including Kent Tekulve, Rollie Fingers, Cecil Cooper, and Paul Blair. This official American League baseball includes signatures in black ink from notable players and is associated with Bobby Brown, President.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117550Baseball signed by 24 legendary players including Kent Tekulve, Rollie Fingers, Bert Campaneris, and Paul Blair. Signatures in black ink from notable players and officials, including Doug Decines and Manny Sanguillen, on an official American League baseball.
Price: $600.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117554Baseball signed by 15 players, including "Kent Tekulve," "Rollie Fingers," "Bert Campaneris," and "Bo Belinski." The official Rawlings American League baseball includes signatures in black ink from "Bobby Bonds" and "Manny Sanguillen."
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117564Baseball signed by 14 Major League stars, including “Kent Tekulve,” “Rollie Fingers,” “Bert Campaneris,” and “Bo Belinsky.” This Official Rawlings American League baseball includes notable signatures from players with multiple championships and All-Star appearances.
Price: $500.00
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KENT "TEKE" TEKULVE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 117563Baseball signed by 22 legends, including Kent Tekulve, Rollie Fingers, Bert Campaneris, and Paul Blair. Signatures include "Bobby Bonds, Manny Sanguillen, George Foster, and Doug Decines" in black ink. Official American League baseball by Bobby Brown.
Price: $600.00
