Cliff Cook

Cliff Cook was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1959 to 1963. Born in 1936, Cook's career spanned the early years of the modern baseball era, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. He appeared in a total of 163 games, showcasing his versatility and durability as a player during his brief career. Over his time in Major League Baseball, Cook recorded 80 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 35 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .201. He also contributed defensively and on the bases, totaling 2 stolen bases. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the era's stars, Cook's presence on the field reflected the spirit of competition and the evolving dynamics of baseball in the early 1960s. He retired on July 10, 1963, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the game’s rich history.