Casey Coleman facts for kids

Casey Coleman Jr. (born March 24, 1951 – died November 27, 2006) was a famous sportscaster and radio host. He worked in the Cleveland area for almost 30 years. He was known for his friendly voice and love for sports.

Growing Up in Cleveland

Casey Coleman was born in Cleveland in 1951. His father was Ken Coleman, a legendary sports announcer. Ken Coleman was famous for calling Cleveland Browns games. He also announced Ohio State football games. Plus, he covered Cleveland Indians televised games. Many people knew Ken Coleman as the voice of the Boston Red Sox.

When Casey was young, he was a water boy for the Browns. He spent his summers with the team. This was while his dad worked as the team's radio voice.

Casey's Broadcasting Career

Casey Coleman started his career in Fall River, Massachusetts. He hosted an evening sports talk show there. In 1978, he came back to Cleveland. He hosted a radio sports talk show on WERE 1300 AM. He always ended his shows by saying, "I'm rounding third and heading home." This became his famous saying.

From 1984 to 1996, Casey worked at WJW TV 8. He was the main sports anchor there. He won four Cleveland Emmy Awards during his time at WJW.

Announcing for the Browns

After the Browns' announcer, Nev Chandler, passed away, Casey took over. He became the main announcer for the Cleveland Browns in 1994. He held this job for two seasons. This was before the team moved to Baltimore in 1996. The team was then renamed the Ravens.

Casey joined WTAM 1100-AM in July 1997. In October 1998, he became part of a morning talk show. It was called "Wills, Webster and Coleman in the Morning." The show's name changed to "Wills and Coleman" in 2001.

When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, Casey was still involved. He worked as a radio sideline reporter for their games. He did this until 2005.

Honors and Legacy

Casey Coleman was honored many times for his work. In 2006, he was inducted into the Cleveland Press Club Hall of Fame.

On September 26, 2006, Cleveland's mayor, Frank G. Jackson, made a special announcement. He declared that September 26 would be "Casey Coleman Day."

On October 11, 2006, the Browns honored Casey. They named their indoor practice facility after him. It is located at the team headquarters in Berea, Ohio. It is now called "The Casey Coleman Fieldhouse."

Casey Coleman passed away on November 27, 2006, after an illness. His co-host, Bill Wills, shared the sad news on their show. Casey is remembered by his wife Mary and their daughters, Chelsea and Kayla.

Awards and Recognitions

• Four-time winner of the Lower Great Lakes Emmy Awards
• Received the 2006 Lower Great Lakes Emmy Awards Silver Circle Award
• Inducted into the Cleveland Press Club Journalism Hall of Fame (2006)
• Inducted into the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame (2006)
• Inducted into the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Hall of Fame (2008)
• The indoor practice facility at the Browns training complex is named "The Casey Coleman Fieldhouse"