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Johnny Cooney
From BR Bullpen
John Walter Cooney
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1921
- Final Game July 30, 1944
- Born March 18, 1901 in Cranston, RI USA
- Died July 8, 1986 in Sarasota, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Johnny Cooney, whose major league career stretched from 1921 to 1944, began his big league career as a pitcher and was primarily used in that capacity through 1930 although some years he had roughly as many appearances in the field. After four years away from the majors, spent in the American Association, he returned to the majors in 1935 as an outfielder. He hit only two career home runs, which happened to be on consecutive days in 1939.
He went on to be a long-time member of the Boston Braves coaching staff, managing them for part of the 1949 season, and remained with the club for three years after they became the Milwaukee Braves. He later spent 8 seasons as a Chicago White Sox coach while Al Lopez managed the team.
Cooney also umpired one big league game, a June 28, 1941 contest between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Braves, when the regular crew was unable to arrive on time.
Johnny is the son of Jimmy Cooney and the brother of Jimmy Cooney.
| Preceded by Billy Southworth |
Boston Braves Manager 1949 |
Succeeded by Billy Southworth |
