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| Jerry Coleman - Old Timers Day, 2010 |
~ Yankee manager Casey Stengel
"We weren't heroes. The only heroes I know are dead."
~ Jerry Coleman, awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses
The late, great Jerry Coleman - sorry to contradict him, but he was an American hero, and I just can't say enough about him:
* Marine fighter pilot, WWII and Korean War
* New York Yankees Baseball World Series MVP
* San Diego Padres Baseball Hall of Fame Broadcaster
Read about this remarkable man for yourself, and you'll know why San Diego is so sad tonight. "Hang a star" on that life. You will be so missed, Jerry. And oh, doctor--is Pete ever going to be glad to meet you.
