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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.

52 posted on 06/03/2005 9:19:17 PM PDT by tapatio
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To: tapatio

this also GOOD , thanks , made of GREAT stuff , he is!!


55 posted on 06/03/2005 9:26:24 PM PDT by Dad yer funny
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