Don Colpoys
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BornJune 19, 1934
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 2018 (aged 83)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
1977–2001Canisius
1979–1984Buffalo Bisons (General Manager)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1934 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2018 (aged 83) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1977–2001 | Canisius |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1979–1984 | Buffalo Bisons (General Manager) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 325–489–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame (2007) Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame (2011) Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame (2012) | |
Donald W. Colpoys (June 19, 1934 – March 29, 2018) was an American baseball coach and executive. Colpoys was the head baseball coach at Canisius College from 1977 to 2001, compiling an overall record of 325–489–2. He also served as general manager of the Buffalo Bisons from 1979 to 1984.[1][2][3] Colpoys was elected to the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007,[4][5][6] the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2011,[7][8] and the Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.[9][10][11] Colpoys died on March 29, 2018, at the age of 83.[12][13]
