Robert M. Coleman (American football)

Robert Milligan Coleman (June 7, 1878 – September 7, 1941) was an American college football player, coach, and physician. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Coleman first attended local Kentucky University, and later coached there.

Early years
Coleman was born to Benjamin Lindsay Coleman and Isabel Milligan.

University of Virginia
Coleman was then a prominent running back for the Virginia Cavaliers football teams of the University of Virginia. He weighed 142 pounds.

1899
Coleman was selected All-Southern in 1899.

1901
He was captain of the 1901 team. Coleman was selected All-Southern.