Jack Coleman (basketball)

Jack Coleman
Personal information
Born(1924-05-23)May 23, 1924
Burgin, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1998(1998-12-11) (aged 74)
Burgin, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolBurgin (Burgin, Kentucky)
CollegeLouisville (1946–1949)
BAA draft1949: 2nd round
Selected by the Rochester Royals
Playing career1949–1958
PositionPower forward / center
Number10, 15, 12, 11
Career history
19491956Rochester Royals
19561958St. Louis Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NBA
College football
Career statistics
Points6,721 (10.6 ppg)
Rebounds5,186 (9.2 rpg)
Assists1,749 (2.8 apg)
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Stats at Basketball Reference

Jack Lillard Coleman (May 23, 1924 – December 11, 1998) was an American professional basketball player. After playing college basketball for Louisville, Coleman played in the National Basketball Association for the Rochester Royals and St. Louis Hawks from 1949 through 1957.