Gordy Coleman | |
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First baseman | |
Born: Rockville, Maryland, U.S. | July 5, 1934|
Died: March 12, 1994 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 59)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 19, 1959, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 3, 1967, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .273 |
Home runs | 98 |
Runs batted in | 387 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Gordon Calvin "Gordy" Coleman (July 5, 1934 – March 12, 1994) was an American professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. He helped the Reds win the 1961 National League pennant, and was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1972.
In nine Major League seasons, he appeared in 773 games, totaled 98 home runs, 387 runs batted in, and compiled a .273 batting average.