Jim Coleman (journalist)
Jim Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1911 |
| Died | January 14, 2001 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Years active | 1931–1983 |
| Employer(s) | Southam Newspapers The Globe and Mail |
| Awards | Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award (1984) |
James A. Coleman (October 30, 1911 – January 14, 2001) was a Canadian sports journalist. A nationally syndicated columnist for the Southam Newspapers (later known as CanWest News Service), he won the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1984 and is a member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame.[1] He also wrote for the Winnipeg Tribune, Edmonton Bulletin, and Globe and Mail. His column was syndicated in 1950. Coleman was a member of the Order of Canada, Canadian News Hall of Fame, Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Canada Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian Football Hall of Fame.[2][3] He also hosted the Jim Coleman Show from 1959 to 1960.