Joe Coleman, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 1971-76, died in Jamestown, Tennessee on Wednesday, July 9, at 78 years old.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced Thursday that former All-Star pitcher Joe Coleman has died at the age of 78. “We are saddened by the passing of former Tigers pitcher Joe Coleman, and share our condolences with his family and loved ones,” the team posted on X.

Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son said. He was 78.Casey Coleman said his father died in his sleep in Jamestown,