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Lt. Col. Jerry Coleman was a New York Yankees second baseman who won the 1949 Rookie of the Year award, and in 1950, the World Series Most Valuable Player award.
After his playing career ended in 1957, Coleman broadcast New York Yankees, California Angels and then, for 40 years, San Diego Padres games. Coleman also had a brief, unsuccessful stint as the Padres manager.
Although Ted Williams and Coleman served in World War II and Korea, only Coleman saw active duty in both conflicts. In World War II, Williams was a stateside flying instructor, while Coleman flew Douglas SBD Dauntless bombers over the Pacific.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner confident in Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman By Zac Wassink | Last updated 7/1/21
Earlier this week, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman offered a fresh vote of confidence for manager Aaron Boone when the Bronx Bombers held a 40-38 record. Since that time, New York earned a home win against the Los Angeles Angels but then suffered an implosion for the record books on Wednesday night that had some fans calling for both Boone and Cashman to be shown the door before the upcoming July 4 holiday, let alone ahead of the All-Star break.
Nevertheless, owner Hal Steinbrenner insisted when speaking with reporters Thursday that both men will keep their jobs for now.
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LEADING OFF: Yanks slump to Subway Series, LA visits Biden
By The Associated PressJuly 1, 2021 GMT
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone as he is removed during the ninth inning of the team s baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels early Thursday, July 1, 2021, in New York. The Angels won 11-8. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone as he is removed during the ninth inning of the team s baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels early Thursday, July 1, 2021, in New York. The Angels won 11-8. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)