Age, Biography and Wiki
Ted Cox was born on 24 January, 1955 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American baseball player (1955–2020). Discover Ted Cox's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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24 January 1955 |
| Birthday |
24 January |
| Birthplace |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
Midwest City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ted Cox Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Ted Cox height not available right now. We will update Ted Cox's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ted Cox's Wife?
His wife is Debbie Cox (m. ?–2020)
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Debbie Cox (m. ?–2020) |
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Ted Cox Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ted Cox worth at the age of 65 years old? Ted Cox’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ted Cox's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
In his first at-bat against the Yankees, Cox hit a single to tie a record set in 1933 by Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators, of five consecutive hits at the start of a major league career.
Then, in his second at-bat Cox singled off Ed Figueroa, giving him a 6 for 6 hitting streak.
William “Ted” Cox (January 24, 1955 – March 11, 2020) was an American third baseman who played Major League Baseball from through for the Boston Red Sox (1977), Cleveland Indians (1978–1979), Seattle Mariners (1980) and Toronto Blue Jays (1981).
He batted and threw right-handed.
Cox was selected by the Red Sox with the seventeenth pick in the first round of the 1973 draft, ahead of Fred Lynn.
Listed at 6' 3", 195 lb., Cox played five years in the Boston minor league system, stepping up a class every year, that was hastened by a phenomenal season in 1977 with Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. In 95 games, he hit .334 with 14 home runs and 81 RBI, which was highlighted by an All-Star selection, helping Pawtucket to clinch the regular season championship. After the season, he won both the Topps Minor League Player of the Year and the International League MVP awards, and was recalled by Boston in September 1977.
Cox debuted with the Red Sox on September 18, on Thanks Brooks Robinson Day at Baltimore.
Cox went 4 for 4 plus a walk in his first major league game, a 10–4 Boston victory over the Orioles.
After the game, reporters told Cox he had tied the American League record for most hits in a first game.
Boston returned to Fenway Park to face the New York Yankees the next day.
Cox ended 1977 with a .362 average (21 for 58), and drew considerable attention to himself.
After two years in Cleveland as a backup outfielder and playing all four infield positions, Cox joined the Seattle Mariners in 1980 and the Toronto Blue Jays in 1981, his last major league season.
In a five-season career, Cox was a .245 hitter with 10 home runs and 79 RBI in 272 games.
On April 9, 1980, Cox became the first player in American League history to collect a game-winning RBI, a statistic that was official only from 1980 to 1988.
After his playing career, Cox operated Grand Slam batting cages in Oklahoma City.
In addition he was Oklahoma baseball director for the United States Specialty Sports Association.
He was also an assistant baseball coach at Midwest City High School and Oklahoma City University.
Cox worked with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association to raise money for charities and civic causes.
In November 2019, Cox was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
He died in Midwest City, Oklahoma, on March 11, 2020.
Cox was survived by his mother Ernestine, wife Debbie (Pulliam) Cox and sons Billy and Joey.
