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Former MLB all-star and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has tragically passed away
Sad news was announced this morning as former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joe Coleman passed away at 78 years old.
Coleman is mostly remembered for his time with the Detroit Tigers where he was an all-star in 1972 but played for the Blue Jays during a portion of the 1978 season along with the Oakland Athletics.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Joe Coleman passes away at 78
The news broke this morning that Coleman passed away yesterday morning surrounded by his family but the exact cause of death has yet to be released.
We are saddened by the passing of former Tigers pitcher Joe Coleman, and share our condolences with his family and loved ones.
Coleman played six seasons in Detroit, winning 20 or more games in both 1971 and 1973. He was an All-Star in 1972, the same season he struck out a then-record 14 batters in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Coleman played six seasons in Detroit, winning 20 or more games in both 1971 and 1973. He was an All-Star in 1972, the same season he struck out a then-record 14 batters in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Coleman played for the Blue Jays during the 1978 season in which he finished with a 4.60 ERA in 31 games while pitching 60.2 innings and striking out 28 batters for the Blue Jays.
Sad news to share.
Right-hander Joe Coleman, who made 31 relief appearances for the Blue Jays in 1978, passed away in his sleep this morning.
He was 78.
Coleman is best known as a two-time 20-game winner with the Detroit Tigers in 1971 and 1973.
My condolences to his family.
Right-hander Joe Coleman, who made 31 relief appearances for the Blue Jays in 1978, passed away in his sleep this morning.
He was 78.
Coleman is best known as a two-time 20-game winner with the Detroit Tigers in 1971 and 1973.
My condolences to his family.
It is never easy to hear heartbreaking news such as this but Coleman will surely be missed by his loved ones and the fans that got to watch him play over the years.
MLB fans all across wish the Coleman family their deepest condolences during these difficult times.
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