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Don Cooper, White Sox pitching coach for 2005 championship, dies at 70

The architect of Chicago's World Series-winning rotation in 2005 died Tuesday in Tennessee.

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What to know

  • Don Cooper, the pitching coach who built the staff for Chicago's 2005 World Series championship, died Tuesday at age 70 in Tennessee.
  • Cooper's 2005 rotation compiled a 2.55 ERA in the postseason and achieved four straight complete-game victories in the ALCS—a feat no team had done since the 1928 Yankees.
  • Over 18 seasons as Sox pitching coach (2002–2020), Cooper coached multiple All-Star and Hall of Fame-caliber pitchers including Mark Buehrle, Chris Sale, and Esteban Loaiza.
  • Former managers, players, and broadcasters credited Cooper with a direct, intelligent approach to pitching that built confidence and shaped clubhouse culture.

“A legendary coach and person. Someone who made such a mark on the Chicago White Sox. When I think of Don Cooper, I think of the players, the pitchers that pitched for him. The guys loved him.”

Chris Getz, White Sox general manager · Chicago Tribune ↗ · Sep 22

Don Cooper Chicago White Sox pitching coach, 2002–2020Ozzie Guillen Manager of 2005 World Series teamChris Getz White Sox general managerPaul Konerko Former White Sox first basemanFrank Thomas Former White Sox slugger

Don Cooper, White Sox pitching coach for 2005 championship, dies at 70
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    White Sox GM Chris Getz and teammates honor Cooper's legacy

    White Sox general manager Chris Getz and former first baseman Paul Konerko issued statements praising Cooper's care for players, his ability to boost confidence, and his direct personality that shaped the clubhouse culture.

    “He was a fixture. He was a motivator-type and a confidence-type guy. He could talk somebody up into thinking they were good.”
    — Paul Konerko
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      “I will always believe him to be one of the best pitching coaches the game has seen," said former White Sox executive Ken Williams of Don Cooper chicago.

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    Former manager Ozzie Guillen and ex-players tribute Cooper

    Ozzie Guillen, who managed the 2005 World Series team, and former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas shared tributes to Cooper on social media, reflecting on his influence as a coach and mentor.

    “My career wouldn't have been the same without Don Cooper. Coop was one of a kind and taught me so much about pitchers, pitching and their mindset.”
    — Ozzie Guillen
    1. 2 outlets Former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who oversaw the 2005 world champion staff, dies at 70

      first by Chicago Tribune, 6h ago · also Sports Illustrated

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    Don Cooper dies in Brentwood, Tennessee — Don Cooper, former Chicago White Sox pitching coach, died on Tuesday, September 22 in Brentwood, Tennessee, at age 70. The team and his family announced his death on Wednesday, September 23, but did not disclose a cause of death.

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  1. 3 outlets Former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who oversaw the 2005 championship staff, dies at 70

    first by Chicago Tribune, 7h ago · also Yahoo Sports, The New York Times

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