Vince Coleman: timeline

Born: September 22, 1961

1981: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies (did not sign)

1982: Drafted by St Louis Cardinals

1982-84: Minor Leagues

Debut: April 18, 1985

1985: Won Rookie of the Year (.267, 1 HR, 40 RBI, 110 SB, .655 OPS)

1985: Set rookie record for SB (110)

1985: Tarp rolled over his leg; Coleman missed World Series

1985: Cardinals win Pennant

1987: .289, 121 runs, 180 hits, 109 SB, .721 OPS, 223 TB

1987: Cardinals win Pennant

1989: Stole 50 straight bases

1990: Signed by New York Mets

1993: Firecracker incident

1994: Traded to Kansas City Royals

1995: Traded to Seattle Mariners

1995: Mariners lose ALCS

1996: Signed by Cincinnati Reds

1996: Signed by California Angels

1997: Signed by Detroit Tigers

1998: Failed comeback attempt w/ Cardinals

1998: Retired

2003: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.6% of vote)


Accomplishments:
2x All Star

1985 Rookie of the Year

Record 50 straight steals without being caught

6x SB Champion

.264

28 HR

346 RBI

752 SB

849 Runs

1,425 Hits

.668 OPS

1,863 TB

100+ Runs: 2x

10+ Triples: 4x

Postseason: .198, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 SB .535 OPS (5 series)