Chuck Cooper Net Worth

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Chuck Cooper was an American shooting guard who made history when he became the first African American player to be drafted by an NBA team. He was born on September 29, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA and is remembered for his pioneering role in the integration of the NBA.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 29, 1926
Birth Place	Pittsburgh, PA
Age	94 YEARS OLD
Died On	Feb 5, 1984 (age 57)
Birth Sign	Libra

💰 Net worth: $600 million (2024)

About

Former shooting guard who is credited as the first African American player to be drafted by an NBA team.

Before Fame

He was a Second Team All-American while playing for West Virginia State.

Trivia

He played for three teams in his NBA career: the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Hawks and Fort Wayne Pistons.

Family Life

He was married to Irva L. Cooper.

Associated With

He was selected in the 1950 NBA Draft where Hall of Famer Paul Arizin was taken first overall.

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