Bob Coleman
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
Biographical Information[edit]
Bob Coleman was a catcher who played parts of three seasons in the big leagues. In 116 games, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he batted .241. Following his playing career, he managed in the minors 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 1928 and the Detroit Tigers in 1932. He started the 1943 season as the interim replacement for Casey Stengel as manager of the Boston Braves, then finished the year as a coach following Stengel's return, and took over the reins full time in 1944 and 1945. 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 |
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