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Legendary college baseball coach Jim Toman dies at 64
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dorothy Sedovic , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The coach also had experience working with high school teams, including a stint in North Carolina.
A college baseball coach has passed away. He was 64 years old when he died. His career in baseball spanned many years, including time as a player and coach.
He played baseball in college and was part of a successful team. The coach also had experience working with high school teams, including a stint in North Carolina. Further details about his life and career are available from the source, including information about his battle with illness and his accomplishments as a coach and player.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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