Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Don Cooper and what did he mean to the White Sox?
Don Cooper was the Chicago White Sox pitching coach for 18 full seasons and spent 33 total seasons in the organization from 1988 to 2020. He was widely regarded as one of the best pitching coaches in baseball and is considered a legend woven into the fabric of White Sox history.
When did Don Cooper die?
Don Cooper died at age 70, with the news breaking just one day before the White Sox clinched their postseason berth with a 9-1 win over the Royals.
What historic pitching record did the White Sox set under Don Cooper during the 2005 postseason?
During the 2005 ALCS, the White Sox became the first team in MLB history to throw four consecutive complete games in a postseason series, a record that still stands today. That pitching staff played a pivotal role in Chicago's World Series championship that year.
What did Chris Sale say about Don Cooper after his death?
Chris Sale said he wouldn't be where he is without Cooper, crediting him as the perfect pitching coach for a young pitcher like himself. Sale said Cooper let him be himself, held him accountable when needed, and always made him feel loved.
How did Don Cooper's time with the White Sox end?
Cooper was fired before the 2021 season in what he considered an unceremonious departure, and he was angry about it, feeling like the organization didn't care about him after he had devoted nearly half his life to the franchise.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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