Herb Coleman (center) explained

Herb Coleman (center) should not be confused with Herb Coleman (defensive lineman).

Herb Coleman
Number:25, 31
Position:Center
Birth Date:18 June 1923
Birth Place:Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Chester (WV)
College:Notre Dame
Draftyear:1945
Draftround:12
Draftpick:113
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Pfr:C/ColeHe20

Herbert Edward Coleman (June 18, 1923 – January 1, 1985) was an American professional football center who played three seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Chicago Rockets and Baltimore Colts.[1] He was drafted by the Boston Yanks in the twelfth round of the 1945 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Chester High School in Chester, West Virginia.[2]

Early life

Coleman was captain of his high school football and basketball teams at Chester High School.[2] [3]

College career

Coleman played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He earned United Press International Second-team All-American honors in 1943.[4]

Professional career

Coleman was selected by the Boston Yanks with the 113th pick in the 1943 NFL draft.[2]

Coleman played in 36 games, starting 24, for the Chicago Rockets of the AAFC from 1946 to 1948.[5]

Coleman played in one game for the Baltimore Colts of the AAFC in 1948.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1989 - 1980 Pro Football Necrology List . oldestlivingprofootball.com . October 3, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151003161955/http://www.oldestlivingprofootball.com/19891980necrology.htm . October 3, 2015 .
  2. Web site: HERB COLEMAN . profootballarchives.com . October 3, 2015 . September 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150908172830/http://www.profootballarchives.com/cole04400.html . dead .
  3. Web site: The Notre Dame Scholastic Football Number . nd.edu . December 10, 1943 . October 3, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151003163514/http://www.archives.nd.edu/Football/Football-1943s.pdf . October 3, 2015 .
  4. News: The Evening Review from East Liverpool, Ohio · Page 9 . . December 6, 1943 . October 3, 2015 . 9 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151003210229/http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/60914273/ . October 3, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Herb Coleman . Sports Reference LLC . pro-football-reference.com . October 3, 2015.