Friday, July 31, 2020

Today's Birthday: Rip Coleman (Binghamton Triplets, 1952)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database
Former Eastern League League prospect Rip Coleman was born on this date in 1931. He pitched for the 1952 Binghamton Triplets (11-8, 2.69 ERA).

Coleman played in the majors during 5 seasons with New York Yankees (1955-56), Kansas City Athletics (1957, '59) and Baltimore Orioles (1959-60).

He died on May 14, 2004 at the age of 72.

Source: Baseball Reference

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