Herb Coleman (center)


Herbert Edward Coleman was an American football center who played three seasons in the All-America Football Conference with the Chicago Rockets and Baltimore Colts. He was drafted by the Boston Yanks in the twelfth round of the 1945 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Chester High School in Chester, West Virginia.

Early years

Coleman was captain of his high school football and basketball teams at Chester High School.

College career

Coleman played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He earned United Press International Second Team All-American honors in 1943.

Professional career

Coleman was selected by the Boston Yanks with the 113th pick in the 1943 NFL Draft.

Chicago Rockets

Coleman played in 36 games, starting 24, for the Chicago Rockets from 1946 to 1948.

Baltimore Colts

Coleman played in one game for the Baltimore Colts in 1948.