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

Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, has died.

Shortly after being drafted, Coleman got some cups of coffee in the majors. He made two starts in his draft year, at the age of 18, and one more start in 1966. He would get lengthier stints in subsequent seasons.