What is Chuck Cooper's middle name?
H.
What is Chuck Cooper's full name?
Charles H. Cooper
Chuck Cooper nickname(s):
Chuck
Chuck Cooper date of birth:
September 29, 1926
How old was Chuck Cooper when died?
57
Where was Chuck Cooper born?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
When did Chuck Cooper die?
February 5, 1984
Where did Chuck Cooper die?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
How tall is Chuck Cooper?
6' 5" (196 cm)
How much does Chuck Cooper weigh?
210 lbs (95.3 kg)
Chuck Cooper body shape:
Athletic
What color is Chuck Cooper's hair?
Black
What is Chuck Cooper's ethnicity?
Black
What is Chuck Cooper nationality?
American
Where did Chuck Cooper go to school?
Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Where did Chuck Cooper go to university?
Duquesne University
What is Chuck Cooper's occupation?
Basketball Player
Chuck Cooper claim to fame:
Boston Celtics
Short Biography
Charles Henry "Chuck" Cooper (September 29, 1926 – February 5, 1984) was an American professional basketball player. He and two others, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton and Earl Lloyd, became the first African American player in the NBA in 1950. Cooper was also the first African-American to be drafted by an NBA team, as the second pick of the second round by the Boston Celtics.