Today's Birthday - February 3: Joe Coleman (York White Roses, 1966-67)

Credits: Lebanon Daily Times via Newspaper.com

Happy 74th birthday to former Eastern League prospect Joe Coleman. He pitched for the York White Roses during the 1966 & '67 seasons.

Coleman played in the majors for 15 seasons with the Washington Senators (1965-70), Detroit Tigers (1971-76), Chicago Cubs (1976), Oakland Athletics (1977-78), Toronto Blue Jays (1978), San Francisco Giants (1979), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1979).

After he retired as a player, he managed and coached in the minors and coached in the major leagues for several seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference

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