Jerry Coleman: 1924 - 2014

 

"McCovey swings and misses. And it's fouled back."

"Grubb goes back. Back. He's under the warning track."

RIP

Joe Dimaggio

On this date in 1951, Joe DiMaggio retires.

"Joe DiMaggio seldom showed emotion. One time after striking out, he came into the dugout and kicked the ball bag. We all went "oooh". It really hurt. He sat down and the sweat popped out of his forehead and he clenched his fists without ever saying a word. Everybody wanted to howl but he was a god. You don't laugh at gods." - Jerry Coleman  

Jerry Coleman

On this date in 2005, Padres announcer is selected as the recipient of the Hall of Fame Ford Frick (broadcasting) Award.

"There's a deep fly ball......Winfield goes back back.....his head hits the wall.....it's rolling towards second base.

Randy Jones

On this date in 1976, Randy Jones wins the NL Cy Young Award.

"On the mound is Randy Jones with the Karl Marx hairdo." - Padres announcer Jerry Coleman

Jerry Coleman

Born on today's date, Jerry Coleman.

"Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen" - as Padres announcer

Jerry Coleman

On this date in 2005, San Diego broadcaster, Jerry Coleman is selected as the recipient of this year's Hall of Fame Ford Frick (broadcasting) Award.

"The first pitch to Tucker Ashford is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It's ball one. Low and outside."

Randy Jones

On his date in 1976, Randy Jones wins the NL Cy Young Award.

"On the mound is Randy Jones with the Karl Marx hairdo" - Padres announcer, Jerry Coleman

Jerry Coleman

Born on today's date, Jerry Coleman.

"Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen." - as Padres announcer

Jerry Coleman

On this date in 2005, Padres announcer is presented with the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence by the Hall of Fame.

"There's a deep fly ball.....Winfield goes back back.....his head hits the wall.....it's rolling towards second base."

Jerry Coleman

Born on today's date, former player and current play-by-play announcer for the Padres, Jerry Coleman.

"There's a shot in the alley. Oh it's foul."

"Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen"

"Boros is not with the team today because he's attending his daughter's funeral. Oh wait, it's her wedding."

"This is a terrible thing for the Padres"