Chuck Cooper Death
Charles passed away on February 5, 1984 at the age of 57 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chuck Cooper death quick facts:
When did Chuck Cooper die?
February 5, 1984How old was Chuck Cooper when died?
57Where did Chuck Cooper die? What was the location of death?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Chuck Cooper Birthday and Date of Death
Chuck Cooper was born on September 29, 1926 and died on February 5, 1984. Charles was 57 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 29, 1926
Date of Death: February 5, 1984
Age at Death: 57
Chuck Cooper - 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.
