Woonsocket Hall Of Fame

Hall Of Fame Players

#1 - Charles Cooper [ID #9219]     SS
Home Town: Miramar, Florida           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: SS
Games 2459, AVE .233, OBP .306, SLG .449, OPS .755, H 2100, 2B 484, 3B 132, HR 400, RBI 1500, SB 43
Notes: Position: Shortstop         Era: West Ripton Jaguars (2001–2017)         Bats/Throws: Right / Right         Hometown: Miramar, Florida                 Charles “Chuck” Cooper stands as the cornerstone of franchise history — the original ironman whose consistency, power, and durability defined an era. In 17 remarkable seasons, Cooper played 2,459 career games, racking up 2,100 hits, 400 home runs, and an incredible 132 triples — all franchise records that remain untouched.                 Known for his rocket arm (Arm 18) and surprising pop at shortstop (Power 19), Cooper was a five-time All-Star, a feared middle-of-the-order bat, and the beating heart of the old West Ripton Jaguars. His blend of grit, leadership, and reliability earned him a reputation as one of the toughest shortstops to ever lace up a pair of cleats.                 Even after the move to Woonsocket and the transformation into the Waffles, Cooper’s legacy endures — his name etched atop nearly every offensive leaderboard.                 Franchise Leader in:                 Games Played (2,459)                 At Bats (9,010)                 Hits (2,100)                 Triples (132)                 Home Runs (400)                 Quote:                 “Logos fade. Legends don’t.”                 Cooper enters the Waffles Hall of Fame as Inductee #1 — the original standard of excellence every Waffle strives to match.