If it is the same Jerry Coleman , he must getting on in years , no?
Yes, if it's the same Jerry Coleman, he probably would be over 80...maybe it's a completely different unrelated person, or maybe it's Junior?
JERRY COLEMAN: 41 years (Yankees, 1963-69; Angels, 1970-71;
Padres, 1972-79, '81-), including 32 with the Padres
Played nine years with the New York Yankees from 1949-58
Was American League Rookie of the Year in '49 and World Series MVP in 1950
After a stint in the Yankees' front office, stepped into the broadcast booth for the Bronx' Bombers in 1963
Over the next seven seasons, teamed with Mel Allen, Red Barber, Joe Garagiola and Phil Rizzuto
Moved to southern California in 1970 and hosted the Angels' post-game show, in addition to anchoring evening sportscasts with KTLA-TV
Took over as the voice of the Padres in 1972
Left the broadcast booth in 1980 for one season as the Padres field manager
His trademark calls, "Oh Doctor" and "Hang a Star" have become synonymous with his 27 years in San Diego
He also broadcast the "Game of the Week," League Championships and World Series for CBS Radio for 22 years.
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