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The graceful Coleman led AL second basemen in fielding his rookie year and was an All-Star in his second season, averaging .282 over the two years. However, a 1951 injury diminished his skills, and he will never realize the prediction of Hall of Famer Frankie Frisch that Coleman would eventually join him there. After his retirement, Coleman became a broadcaster for the Yankees and Padres (with a one-year sabbatical to manage San Diego). As an announcer, he earned the nickname "Master of the Malaprop" with such gems as "he slides into second with a standup double." (TJ)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 7, 1949: The 9th inning decides the 3rd game also. At Ebbetts Field, with the game tied 1-1, the Yanks score 3, the Dodgers 2 in the final stanza. Johnny Mize's 2-run pinch single is the big factor followed by Jerry Coleman's run-scoring hit. Roy Campanella and Luis Olmo hit bases-empty HRs in the bottom of the 9th. » June 15, 1950: In a rain-delayed game at Comiskey, Billy Pierce twirls a masterful one-hitter to beat the Yankees, 5–0. Billy Johnson's single in the 5th and a walk to Jerry Coleman are the only NY base runners. » June 23, 1950: Eleven home runs—a ML record—drive in all the runs scored in a 10–9 Tiger win over the Yankees before 51,000 Detroit fans. Detroit has four home runs in the 4th inning as Dizzy Trout, Gerry Priddy, Vic Wertz, and Hoot Evers connect. Pitcher Dizzy Trout's home run, off Tommy Byrne, is his 2nd lifetime grand slam. Hoot Evers hits another home run, an inside-the-park 2-run game winner in the 9th off Joe Page to win it. For New York, Hank Bauer connects for two homers, including one in the 4th inning. Joe DiMaggio, Jerry Coleman, Yogi Berra, and pinch hitter Tommy Henrich also belt round trippers. It is the first time that nine different players connect for homers in a game. » July 1, 1951: Before 58,815 at Yankee Stadium, the Yanks top the Red Sox, 5–2, behind Eddie Lopat's 6-hitter. The win moves the Yankees ahead of the White Sox by four percentage points. Jerry Coleman homers off Mel Parnell, while Johnny Pesky connects for the Sox. Bobby Doerr singles for his 2,000th career hit. » September 30, 1979: Two ML managers bite the dust. The Padres fire Roger Craig and the Blue Jays do the same to Roy Hartsfield. San Diego will hire broadcaster Jerry Coleman the next day, while Toronto will hire scout Bobby Mattick on October 18th. » October 5, 1980: Jerry Coleman is fired as manager of the last-place San Diego Padres. He will return to the club's broadcasting booth, where he had spent the previous eight seasons, and will be replaced by former Senators slugger Frank Howard.