Jerry Coleman was born in San Jose, CA on this day in 1924. He died in 2014.
Coleman spent seven decades in baseball, as a player and then calling games on the radio. He won 4 rings with the New York Yankees and also served in World War II and the Korean War. He flew 120 missions in both wars.
He played for The NY Yankees (1949-57) and joined the Padres' radio booth in 1972. Great player, baseball announcer and thanks for your war service.
Coleman spent seven decades in baseball, as a player and then calling games on the radio. He won 4 rings with the New York Yankees and also served in World War II and the Korean War. He flew 120 missions in both wars.
He played for The NY Yankees (1949-57) and joined the Padres' radio booth in 1972. Great player, baseball announcer and thanks for your war service.
