David Coleman mundane happenings at athletic events. Clive James wrote that the difference between commentating and 'colemantating' is that a commentator says something you may wish to remember; a colemantator says something you try to forget. However, Coleman's ability to generate excitement through his commentary was widely praised. In 1972, he broadcast for several hours during the siege at the Munich Olympics as well as the memorial service days later. Coleman concentrated on athletics commentary from 1984. Coleman also hosted sports quiz show "A Question Of Sport" for 18 years from 1979 to 1997, striking up a strong rapport with captains such
David Coleman (footballer, born 1967) 2–1 home defeat to Wrexham on 4 March. Coleman left Bournemouth in 1991 and played for a host of non-league clubs including Poole, Farnborough, Dorchester, Salisbury, Wimborne, Amesbury and Warminster. David Coleman died in 1997. David Coleman (footballer, born 1967) David Houston Coleman (8 April 1967 – 1997) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Bournemouth and appeared on loan for Colchester United. Coleman, born in Salisbury, began his career with Bournemouth after coming through the youth ranks with the club. He made 50 appearances for the Cherries and scored two goals. He