About Harris Coleman
Lived 1893 – 1972 (aged 78). Harris Coleman was an American lawyer.
Harris Woolfolk Coleman (May 31, 1893 – March 16, 1972) was an American college football player, and coach and lawyer. He served as the head football coach at the University of Virginia for one season in 1919, compiling a record of 2–5–2. Coleman was born in 1893 in Stanford, Kentucky. Coleman later practiced law in Louisville as a partner in the firm Coleman & White. He served as county attorney for Jefferson County, Kentucky from 1927 to 1934. He was also active in the Louisville-Jefferson County Republican organization. He died in 1972.
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Who was Harris Coleman?
American football player and coach, lawyer (1893-1972)
When was Harris Coleman born?
Harris Coleman was born on 31 May 1893 in Stanford.
When did Harris Coleman die?
Harris Coleman died on 16 March 1972 in Louisville.
What was Harris Coleman's occupation?
Harris Coleman was a lawyer.
What nationality was Harris Coleman?
Harris Coleman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harris Coleman. https://biography.guide/harris-coleman/
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