Vince Coleman
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Vincent Maurice Coleman (Vincent Van Go)
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Debut April 18, 1985
- Final Game April 14, 1997
- Born September 22, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- Cousin of former NFL punter Greg Coleman. Like Greg, Vince was a punter at Florida A&M.
In one of the stranger incidences in baseball history, on October 13, 1985, Vince Coleman was eaten by a tarp machine. Before Game 4 of the NLCS, Coleman was on the field when the decision was made to cover the field because of a light rain.
Coleman did not notice that the mechanical tarp roller had come on to the field to keep the infield dry. The tarp machine rolled over Coleman's leg, chipping a bone in his knee and badly bruising his leg. His season was over. None the less, the Cardinals won the series but lost the World Series to the Royals in seven games.
This is one instance of the perceived curse of Butch Yatkeman.
In 1993, Coleman was suspended by the Mets after he tossed a lit firecracker into a crowd awaiting autographs in the parking lot at Dodger Stadium.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1985 NL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1985 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time NL All-Star (1988 & 1989)
- 6-time NL Stolen Bases Leader (1985-1990)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1985 & 1987)
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 7 (1985-1990 & 1994)
- 100 Stolen Bases Seasons: 3 (1985-1987)
| NL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1985 | 1986 |
| Dwight Gooden | Vince Coleman | Todd Worrell |
