RIP Jerry Coleman

[silverscreenselect]

Longtime voice of the San Diego Padres and before that a player for the New York Yankees. He was a utility infielder who was named MVP in the Yankees' 1950 World Series triumph over Philadelphia before being recalled to serve as a fighter pilot in Korea (having served in World War II previously). After serving as Padres' broadcaster for a number of years, he managed the team for one last-place season in 1980 before returning to the broadcast booth. He was named as a broadcaster to the Hall of Fame.

Age 89.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/07/sport ... at-89.html

[jarnon]

Here's another article about Mr. Coleman. What a great guy.

Padres announcer Coleman dies at 89