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Kenneth Robert Coleman

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Kenneth Robert Coleman

Birth
Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
21 Aug 2003 (aged 78)
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
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Section 36 Grave 211
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Sports Broadcaster. Coleman did play-by-play coverage in both radio and television. From 1952 to 1965, he was the voice of both the Cleveland Indians (baseball) and Cleveland Browns (football). During this time, he called every touchdown by NFL great, Jim Brown. From 1965 to 1975, and from 1979 until his retirement in 1989, he covered Boston Red Sox games. His broadcast partners included Johnny Pesky and Ned Martin. Coleman was the author of five books dealing with sports and broadcasting. He was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.
Sports Broadcaster. Coleman did play-by-play coverage in both radio and television. From 1952 to 1965, he was the voice of both the Cleveland Indians (baseball) and Cleveland Browns (football). During this time, he called every touchdown by NFL great, Jim Brown. From 1965 to 1975, and from 1979 until his retirement in 1989, he covered Boston Red Sox games. His broadcast partners included Johnny Pesky and Ned Martin. Coleman was the author of five books dealing with sports and broadcasting. He was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.

Bio by: Chuck Kearns

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  • Originally Created by: Chuck Kearns
  • Added: Jul 2, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14797725/kenneth_robert-coleman: accessed ), memorial page for Kenneth Robert Coleman (22 Apr 1925–21 Aug 2003), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14797725, citing Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.