Portrait of Jerry Coleman, second baseman for the New York Yankees. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Jerry Coleman, second base, New York Yankees. Born: San Jose, Calif, Sept. 14, 1924. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 170. Bats: right. Throws: right. One of last year's outstanding rookies. In 128 games for the champs, Jerry fielded .981 to lead the league second basemen. Only 12 errors in 625 chances. Hit .275 and drove in 42 runs. Played second, short and third for the Newark Bears in 1948. Played Legion and semi-pro ball before turning pro in 1942. Jerry saw service as a Marine pilot. No. 47 in the 1950 series of baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1950 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A. Picture Card Collectors Club, 5-star Bowman series."
