Bob Coleman
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Robert Hunter Coleman
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut June 13, 1913
- Final Game September 9, 1916
- Born September 26, 1890 in Huntingburg, IN USA
- Died July 16, 1959 in Boston, MA USA
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Following his playing career, Bob Coleman managed in the minor leagues for 35 seasons between 1919 and 1957. He retired with the most victories (2,496) of any minor league manager in history, before being passed by Stan Wasiak (2,530). He was also a big league coach with the Boston Red Sox in 1926 and the Detroit Tigers in 1932. He started the 1943 season on the Boston Braves coaching staff before beginning a two year stint as the club's skipper in midseason.
Coleman also worked at a defense plant during World War II. He was inducted into the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980
| Preceded by Casey Stengel | Boston Braves Manager 1943 | Succeeded by Casey Stengel |
| Preceded by Casey Stengel | Boston Braves Manager 1944-1945 | Succeeded by Del Bissonette |
- see also Minor League Wins by a Manager
