We believe Jerry will do a better job than we’ve been getting in the past.” Coleman, after giving the idea some thought and agreeing to take the job, said, “I’m 55 years old.

Jerry Coleman, truly a man for all seasons — a decorated war hero, Yankee World Series MVP and Hall of Fame San Diego Padres broadcaster — died Sunday at age 89 after a career of more than 70 ...

Former Yankees infielder and long-time broadcaster Jerry Coleman passed away on Sunday at the age of 89. The Padres, for whom he called games since 1972, confirmed his passing.

The San Diego Padres say Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman, a former major league ballplayer whose pro career was interrupted by two wars, has died after a brief illness. He was 89.

The statue of Jerry Coleman at Petco Park is flanked by photos that trace an amazing life, from Marine pilot who fought in two wars and Yankees second baseman to Padres broadcaster (and manager in ...

Jerry Coleman, who recently passed away, is seen here in a classic 'Life' magazine photo. By Dayn Perry Jan 6, 2014 at 11:44 am ET • 1 min read Related: VIDEO: Gwynn and Leitner share Jerry ...

Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman, a former second baseman for the Bombers who interrupted his pro career to fly as a Marine Corps pilot in World War II and Korea, died Sunday. He was 89.

Jerry Coleman, 1924-2014. (Dennis Poroy/Getty Images) Baseball lost one of its great men on Sunday with the death of longtime Padres broadcaster Jerry ...

San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Longtime Padres announcer and former Yankees second baseman Jerry Coleman passed away Sunday due to complications of head injuries suffered in a fall last month.

Jerry Coleman, a former second baseman for the New York Yankees and Hall of Fame broadcaster who interrupted his pro career to fly as a Marine Corps pilot in World War II and Korea, died Sunday ...

By "rested," he means he went 0 for 3. "I was exhausted," he said. In October 1951, Coleman found out that Marine pilots from World War II were not discharged, but on inactive status and that he'd ...