Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-11, 160lb (180cm, 72kg)
Born: August 24, 1894 in Cranston, RI us
Died: August 7, 1991 in Warwick, RI
Buried: St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI
High School: Cranston HS (Cranston, RI)
Debut:
September 22, 1917
(Age 23-029d,
4,647th in major league history)
vs. CHW 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 16, 1928
(Age 33-297d)
vs. CHC 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1924 season
Full Name: James Edward Cooney
Nicknames: Scoops
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Relatives: Brother of Johnny Cooney; Son of Jimmy Cooney
Career
4.4
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413
2
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181
150
30
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