Ralph Edwin Cooper

Ralph Edwin Cooper was born in Houston, Texas to strong Christian parents, Tine and Gertrude Cooper.  He was the second oldest of four children from this union and grew up in the Hardy Street community where he began his education at James D. Ryan Elementary School. He played Little League baseball for the Ryon Sports Association, coached by Herman (Boola) Smith.  He also played for the Pony League and Pony …