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Title: Jerry Coleman dies at 89
Post by: Webster29 on January 07, 2014, 10:20:26 PM

Former Yankee infielder and HOF broadcaster Jerry Coleman has passed away. He was 89

RIP Jerry

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-legend-war-hero-coleman-dies-89-article-1.1567084 (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-legend-war-hero-coleman-dies-89-article-1.1567084)

Title: Re: Jerry Coleman dies at 89
Post by: Giant Obsession on January 09, 2014, 02:25:24 PM

My first radio Yankee experience was Mr. Coleman, the Scooter, and Frank Messer in 1968. the Yanks were in steep decline, but what an entertaining trio.

Mr. Coleman was quite the man. Marine Corps pilot in 2 wars, a fine ballplayer and a great announcer.

Rest peacefully Jerry....and thank you.

Title: Re: Jerry Coleman dies at 89
Post by: jimv on January 09, 2014, 04:51:46 PM

A good player. RIP, Jerry.

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