About David Coleman
Lived 1942 – 2016 (aged 74). David Coleman was a British association football player.
David John Coleman (27 March 1942 – 23 September 2016) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Colchester United.
Career
Born in Colchester in 1942, He only made one more Football League appearance for Colchester, which came the following season on 20 October in a 4–1 defeat away to Wrexham, with Coleman scoring the solitary goal for Colchester.
After leaving Colchester, Coleman joined another local non-league club, Clacton Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Coleman?
British association football player (1942-2016)
When was David Coleman born?
David Coleman was born on 27 March 1942 in Colchester.
When did David Coleman die?
David Coleman died on 23 September 2016.
What was David Coleman's occupation?
David Coleman was an association football player.
What nationality was David Coleman?
David Coleman was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Coleman (footballer, born 1942)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Coleman. https://biography.guide/david-coleman-association-football-player/
MLA: "David Coleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-coleman-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "David Coleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-coleman-association-football-player/.
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