Walker Cooper: Bio-illustration of best catcher in baseball in 1940s

Author:
Ronnie Joyner
Publish date:
Dec 9, 2020

During most of the 1940s, Walker Cooper was considered the best catcher in baseball. Walker and older brother Mort formed one of the great brother batteries in baseball history with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The two helped lead the Cards to three straight pennants and two world championships.

Check out the story about Cooper in Ronnie Joyner's bio-illustration:

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