Robert M. Coleman (American football)


Robert Milligan Coleman was a college football player, coach, and physician. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Coleman first attended local Kentucky University, and later coached there.

Early years

Coleman was born to Benjamin Lindsay Coleman and Isabel Milligan.

University of Virginia

Coleman was then a prominent running back for the Virginia Cavaliers football teams of the University of Virginia. He weighed 142 pounds.

1899

Coleman was selected All-Southern in 1899.

1901

He was captain of the 1901 team. Coleman was selected All-Southern.