Eric Cooper

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Eric Cooper Biography

Eric Cooper is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Umpire who was born on December 18, 1966 in Des Moines, Des Moines, United States. As of June 1, 2023, Eric has a net worth approximately $5 Million. Cooper was the plate umpire for the game on September 11, 2008, in which Francisco Rodriguez tied the major league single-season save record. Cooper was struck by a foul ball during the game, but was able to continue after a brief pause. Cooper was also the third base umpire in the last game played at the old Yankee Stadium in 2008.

Eric Richard Cooper (December 18, 1966 – October 20, 2019) was an American professional baseball umpire, whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned 1999 until his death in October 2019. He wore umpire uniform number 56. As a Major League umpire, Cooper officiated in ten Division Series, four League Championship Series, three Wild Card Games, one All-Star Game, and one World Series.

Cooper became a permanent Major League Baseball umpire beginning in 1999. He worked the Division Series (2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), the League Championship Series (2004, 2015, 2016, 2017), the Major League Baseball Wild Card Game (2015 and 2016, 2017), the 2014 World Series, and the 2005 All-Star Game. Cooper also worked the World Baseball Classic in 2009 and 2013.

Cooper was the home plate umpire for Hideo Nomo’s no-hitter in 2001, and for Mark Buehrle’s no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on April 18, 2007. Cooper was also behind the plate for Buehrle’s subsequent perfect game, thrown in

2009. Cooper joined Ed Vargo as umpires who had called balls and strikes for two no-hitters by the same pitcher. At the time of Cooper’s death, he was one of only eight active major league umpires who have worked behind the plate for multiple no-hitters (the others being Jeff Kellogg, Ed Hickox, Ted Barrett, Adrian Johnson, Ron Kulpa, Brian Knight, and Greg Gibson).

Eric Cooper Net Worth

Eric is one of the richest Baseball Umpire from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Cooper 's net worth $5 Million.

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Eric Cooper Wife

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Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Umpire. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Cooper celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

What happened to Eric Cooper?

Death. On October 20, 2019, Cooper’s death was announced by Major League Baseball; he died after developing a blood clot following knee surgery the week prior.

What umpire died during a game?

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Died| April 1, 1996 (aged 51) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place| Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Hawthorne, New York)
Education| St. John’s University (New York City)
Occupation| MLB umpire

Who is the umpire that died recently?

A moment of silence was held Tuesday in Houston before Game 1 of the World Series in memory of umpire Eric Cooper , 52, who died last weekend. Cooper died after developing a blood clot following knee surgery, according to the Associated Press and other media outlets.

What MLB umpire died?

Eric Cooper , the Major League Baseball umpire who worked the AL Division Series two weeks ago, has died. He was 52. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Cooper’s death Sunday. Cooper died after having a blood clot.

Who is CEO of San Antonio Food Bank?

Eric Cooper is the President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in Southwest Texas.