Gene Cocreham
From BR Bullpen
Eugene Cocreham
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3½"Weight 192 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1913
- Final Game April 21, 1915
- Born November 14, 1884 in Luling, TX USA
- Died December 27, 1945 in Luling, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Gene Cocreham pitched three years in the majors for the Boston Braves, getting most of his appearances with the 1914 Miracle Braves.
Cocreham was from Luling, TX, which is east of San Antonio, TX and south of Austin, TX. The book Luling contains a 1909 photo of a men's musical band that has four Cocrehams in it, including one named Gene Cocreham, presumably this one, holding what looks to be a tuba.
Much of his minor league career was spent playing for teams in Texas, in Kansas, or in Kansas City.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won a World Series with the Boston Braves in 1914 (he did not play in the World Series)
