Brian Coleman (footballer, born 1932)
Australian rules footballer
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Brian Coleman (21 May 1932 – 9 December 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Brian Coleman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brian Coleman | ||
| Born | 21 May 1932 | ||
| Died |
9 December 1966 (aged 34) Melbourne | ||
| Original team | Cobden | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–1953 | Essendon | 10 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1953. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Coleman, a half back, started his career at Cobden.[1] From there he joined Essendon and played five games in both the 1952 and 1953 VFL seasons.[2] He left Essendon in 1954 and returned to the Ballarat Football League, signing with Maryborough.[3]
In 1961 he won the Ballarat Football League's best and fairest award.
He died in 1966, aged 34, in an accident at a gymnasium.[4] A police constable, he had attempted a somersault from a spring board and received cervical injuries when he landed badly. He died on the way to the hospital.[5]