Melvin Coleman (January 1, 1911 – April 22, 1968) was an American Negro league shortstop in the 1930s.

Melvin Coleman
Shortstop
Born: (1911-01-01)January 1, 1911
Charlotte, North Carolina
Died: April 22, 1968(1968-04-22) (aged 57)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Negro league baseball debut
1937, for the Birmingham Black Barons
Last appearance
1944, for the Atlanta Black Crackers
Teams

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Coleman played for the Birmingham Black Barons in 1937. In 19 recorded games for Birmingham, he posted 18 hits in 65 plate appearances. Coleman later had a brief stint with the Atlanta Black Crackers in 1944. He died in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1968 at age 57.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Melvin Coleman". seamheads.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Melvin Coleman". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
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