Herb Coleman

Herb Coleman died on January 1, 1985.

Herb Coleman was 61 years old at the time of death.

Herb Coleman was born on June 18, 1923.

Herbert Edward Coleman (June 18, 1923 – July 7, 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. 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.

Early life

Coleman was captain of his high school football and basketball teams at Chester High School in Chester, West Virginia.

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

Coleman was selected by the Boston Yanks in the 12th round with the 113th overall pick in the 1943 NFL draft.

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

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

Coleman died on July 7, 1985, in Southfield, Michigan.