Jerry Coleman (full name: Gerald Francis Coleman; no nicknames) played second baseman, shortstop and third baseman from 1949 until 1957 for the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees from 1949 - 1957. Over 9 seasons, he played 723 games, hit 16 home runs, drove in 267 runs, and stole 22 bases. Born on September 14, 1924 in San Jose, CA, Coleman stands 6' 0" and weighs 165 lb. He attended Lowell (San Francisco, CA) high school. His debut was on April 20, 1949 and he played his final game on September 29, 1957. Common misspellings of his name include Gerald Francis gerry Jerry Choo Coleman.