Chuck Coleman
Chuck Coleman

 

Chuck Coleman (1958):

Coleman was the No.2 rusher on the 1956 undefeated central football team which ranked No. 1 in state and is rated one of the greatest Champaign football teams of all time. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and finished with 412 yards on 66 carries his junior year. His senior year he carried 51 times for 216 yards, a 4.2 average. Coleman had his best game as rushing, 147 yards, his junior year against Moosehart. He was a member of the 1957 basketball team which reached the Sweet Sixteen. Coleman was a record holder in the discus (168-10 3-8) and shot put (51feet, 10 inches) as a member of the Champaign track and field team.

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