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Also naming the 2100 block of South Earp street "Frank 'Tick' Coleman Way" to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman for his contributions to South Philadelphia as an educator, athlete, community volunteer, and mentor to many youths in the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Frank "Tick" Coleman was born February 28, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Solomon and Victoria M. Coleman-Pendelton; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as 'Tick," nicknamed by his Logan Elementary classmates who stated, "he could do things in a few ticks of a clock''; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman first joined the Scouts in Troop 181 at a neighborhood Episcopal Church. This was in accordance with the wishes of his mother, who wanted him to have something to do after school. He persevered in scouting despite the societal prejudices of the day. In a ceremony at the Union League, he earned his Eagle rank in October 1926 at age 15, becoming one of the first three known black Eagle Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman dedicated many of his years toward bringing scouting to underprivileged youth. To honor his years of service, the Boy Scouts of America created the "Dr. Frank 'Tick" Coleman National Service Award" to honor paraprofessional scouters; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman graduated from Logan Elementary School and went on to play football at Central High School. It was here that he became the school's first black quarterback, and led the football team to Public League titles in 1929 and 1930; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman graduated and attended Lincoln college, the historically black college in Chester County, where he also was quarterback and football team captain. He also managed the basketball team, was on the wrestling team, was class president, and was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1935; and
WHEREAS, He earned both a Bachelor and Doctorate Degree from Lincoln University, and went on to receive a Master's Degree from ...
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