consecutive 1925–26 and 1926–27 editions. Cooper's final first-class appearance came in December 1928, against Border (the 1928–29 season being one when the Currie Cup was not contested). In that match, aged 35, he was named Transvaal's captain for the only time in his career, substituting for usual captain Nummy Deane. Cooper opened the bowling alongside Charles Cawse in Border's second innings (after following on), and took 3/9, his best first-class figures. He had previously bowled only irregularly. References 1893 births 1963 deaths South Africa Test cricketers South African cricketers Gauteng cricketers Cricketers from Johannesburg