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Lovell Coleman, 78, American-born Canadian football player (Calgary Stampeders).
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|Lovell Coleman (May 9, 1938 – August 10, 2016) was an American-born Canadian football player. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Coleman played his college football with the Western Michigan University Broncos from 1957 to 1959. He rushed for 1918 yards, including 1068 in the 1958 season. His 279-yard game versus Central Michigan University in 1958 is still a school record.[citation needed]
Drafted in 1960 by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the 17th round (199th pick). Coleman opted to play in the CFL.
The Calgary Stampeders were his home team for eight seasons, from 1960 to 1967. Coleman rushed for 6234 yards over this time, second only to Stampeder Earl Lunsford. The highlight of his time in Calgary was the 1964 season, when he rushed 260 times for a league-leading 1629 yards (6.3 average per carry.) This won him the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award. His 1965 season was nearly as good, rushing 249 times for 1509 yards (6.1 average) but the only other time he led the league was in 1963, with 1343 yards. He was an All Canadian all star each of these years.[citation needed]
He holds the Stamps record for most rushing yards in one game, with 238 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 15, 1964. He also rushed for 224 yards against the Edmonton Eskimos on August 18, 1965.
Coleman moved on in 1968 to the Ottawa Rough Riders, where he won his first and only Grey Cup. He finished his career in 1970 playing 16 games for the British Columbia Lions.
In total, Coleman played 123 regular season and 26 playoff games in 10 seasons, rushing 1135 times for 6566 yards (5.8 yard average) and 42 touchdowns, with his longest run being 85 yards.
He was added to the Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame as No. 22 in 1999. After his playing career, Coleman settled in Vancouver and ran a home renovation business for 20 years. Along with his wife Maureen, he later retired to a farm in rural British Columbia. He died on August 10, 2016, in Kamloops, British Columbia.
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1.Which university did Lovell Coleman play college football for between 1957 and 1959?
- A.Michigan State University
- B.Western Michigan Universitycorrect
- C.University of Michigan
- D.Central Michigan University
Lovell Coleman played his college football with the Western Michigan University Broncos.
Source: college football career
2.Which NFL team drafted Lovell Coleman in 1960?
- A.Detroit Lions
- B.Green Bay Packers
- C.Chicago Bears
- D.Cleveland Brownscorrect
Lovell Coleman was drafted in 1960 by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
Source: professional draft section
3.How many seasons did Lovell Coleman play for the Calgary Stampeders?
- A.Six seasons
- B.Ten seasons
- C.Twelve seasons
- D.Eight seasonscorrect
The Calgary Stampeders were Lovell Coleman's home team for eight seasons, from 1960 to 1967.
Source: Calgary Stampeders career
4.What award did Lovell Coleman win following the 1964 CFL season?
- A.Grey Cup MVP
- B.Most Improved Player
- C.CFL's Most Outstanding Player Awardcorrect
- D.Rookie of the Year
Lovell Coleman's performance in the 1964 season won him the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.
Source: Calgary Stampeders career
5.Against which team did Lovell Coleman set the Calgary Stampeders record for most rushing yards in one game?
- A.Ottawa Rough Riders
- B.British Columbia Lions
- C.Hamilton Tiger-Catscorrect
- D.Edmonton Eskimos
Lovell Coleman holds the Stamps record for most rushing yards in one game with 238 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Source: Calgary Stampeders career
6.In what year did Lovell Coleman win his first and only Grey Cup?
- A.1968correct
- B.1969
- C.1970
- D.1967
Lovell Coleman moved on in 1968 to the Ottawa Rough Riders, where he won his first and only Grey Cup.
Source: career milestones
7.With which team did Lovell Coleman finish his professional football career in 1970?
- A.Calgary Stampeders
- B.British Columbia Lionscorrect
- C.Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- D.Ottawa Rough Riders
Lovell Coleman finished his career in 1970 playing 16 games for the British Columbia Lions.
Source: career milestones
8.What was the total number of touchdowns scored by Lovell Coleman over his 10-season career?
- A.28
- B.32
- C.42correct
- D.52
Lovell Coleman rushed 1135 times for 6566 yards and 42 touchdowns during his 10-season career.
Source: career statistics
9.In what year was Lovell Coleman added to the Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame?
- A.2001
- B.1995
- C.1999correct
- D.1997
Lovell Coleman was added to the Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame as No. 22 in 1999.
Source: legacy section
10.What type of business did Lovell Coleman operate in Vancouver for 20 years?
- A.Restaurant management
- B.Real estate brokerage
- C.Home renovationcorrect
- D.Automotive repair
After his playing career, Lovell Coleman settled in Vancouver and ran a home renovation business for 20 years.
Source: post-career life
11.What was the length of Lovell Coleman's longest professional run?
- A.90 yards
- B.75 yards
- C.85 yardscorrect
- D.80 yards
Lovell Coleman's career statistics include a longest run of 85 yards.
Source: career statistics
12.In what year was Lovell Coleman born?
- A.1936
- B.1940
- C.1942
- D.1938correct
Lovell Coleman was born on May 9, 1938.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Who was the Calgary Stampeder who had more rushing yards than Lovell Coleman during the 1960-1967 period?
- A.No one
- B.Earl Lunsfordcorrect
- C.A teammate named John Doe
- D.Maureen Coleman
Lovell Coleman rushed for 6234 yards, second only to Stampeder Earl Lunsford.
Source: Calgary Stampeders career
14.In which city did Lovell Coleman die in 2016?
- A.Kamloops, British Columbiacorrect
- B.Vancouver, British Columbia
- C.Calgary, Alberta
- D.Hamtramck, Michigan
Lovell Coleman died on August 10, 2016, in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What was the name of Lovell Coleman's wife?
- A.Marilyn
- B.Maureencorrect
- C.Martha
- D.Margaret
Along with his wife Maureen, Lovell Coleman later retired to a farm in rural British Columbia.
Source: post-career life
16.In what city was Lovell Coleman born?
- A.Hamtramck, Michigancorrect
- B.Vancouver, British Columbia
- C.Detroit, Michigan
- D.Calgary, Alberta
Lovell Coleman was born in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Source: biographical introduction
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