| Jerry Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Colonel |
| Born | (1924-09-14) September 14, 1924 (age 88) San Jose, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps *Marine Forces Reserve |
| Years of service | 1942-1964 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | VMTB-341 VMFA-323 |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Solomon Islands campaign *Philippines Campaign (1944–45) Korean War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (13) |
| Other work | New York Yankee Second Baseman San Diego Padres Radio Announcer |
Gerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman for the New York Yankees and manager of the San Diego Padres for one year. Currently, he is an analyst and former play-by-play radio announcer for the San Diego Padres. Coleman was named the rookie of the year in 1949 by Associated Press, and was an All-Star in 1950 and later that year was named the World Series most valuable player. His Yankees teams appeared in six World Series in his career, winning four times. Coleman served in the Korean War and World War II. He later became a broadcaster, and he was honored in 2005 by the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the Ford C. Frick Award for his broadcasting contributions.
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