Coleman played his college football with the Western Michigan University Broncos from 1957 to 1959.
[citation needed] Drafted in 1960 by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the 17th round (199th pick) Coleman opted to play in the CFL.
[citation needed] He holds the Stamps record for most rushing yards in one game, with 238 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 15, 1964.
Coleman moved on in 1968 to the Ottawa Rough Riders, where he won his first and only Grey Cup.
After his playing career, Coleman settled in Vancouver and ran a home renovation business for 20 years.