About Doc Cook
Lived 1886 – 1973 (aged 87). Doc Cook was an American baseball player.
Luther Almus "Doc" Cook (June 24, 1886 – June 30, 1973) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. Cook played for the New York Yankees from to . In 288 career games, he had a .274 batting average with three home runs and 75 RBI.
He batted left and threw right-handed. He was born in Whitt, Texas and died in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Cook attended Vanderbilt University.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doc Cook?
American baseball player (1886-1973)
When was Doc Cook born?
Doc Cook was born on 24 June 1886 in Whitt.
When did Doc Cook die?
Doc Cook died on 30 June 1973 in Lawrenceburg.
What was Doc Cook's occupation?
Doc Cook was a baseball player.
What nationality was Doc Cook?
Doc Cook was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doc Cook (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doc Cook. https://biography.guide/doc-cook/
MLA: "Doc Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doc-cook/.
Chicago: "Doc Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doc-cook/.
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