Reggie Coleman is the oldest son of George and Clara
Coleman, both deceased, was born in Harrisburg, PA.
He graduated from William Penn Senior High School in
1968. While there, he was active in baseball, basketball,
and achieved All-Conference and All-State honors in
baseball.
Reggie led the West Virginia State College (University) baseball team to the Conference
Championships in 1972 and 1974. He led the Conference in hits, extra base hits, home
runs, runs batted in, and stolen bases in both seasons. His batting average of .451 was
25th in the nation in 1972. In 1974, his .478 batting average was fifth in the nation. Mr.
Coleman was first team All-Conference in 1972 and 1974. In 1974, he was a fi rst team
All-American selection and also that year selected by the Cincinnati Reds.
He returned to WV State and earned a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice. He moved to Fort
Wayne, IN where he played professional softball and worked as a police offi cer, retiring
as a homicide detective.
Reggie is currently head coach of the Indiana Cardinals semi-pro football team, the
fi rst undefeated football team in the history of Fort Wayne. He is also active with metro
youth sports, whose football program is considered one of the best youth programs for
football and basketball in the United States. Reggie also conducts baseball clinics and
umpires for the East Allen County Baseball Program.
Mr. Coleman is the proud father of Darnell, Nicole, and Kecia.
