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DeweyintheHall · 05-11-2023, 05:42 PM

Sorry for cluttering this thread with non-image related inquiries - but was wondering if anyone can tell me what Al Heist's coaching assignment was with the Astros in 1967? Also, Bob Lillis started the year as a coach but was activated towards the end of April. I'd be curious to know his role as well.

I know Gordon Jones opened the year as pitching coach and was replaced by Jim Owens in July, that Nellie Fox was at 1st and Jim Busby was at 3rd. This leaves the bullpen and the bench, and bench coaches were hardly known back then. Since Heist appears to have been there all year I assume he was the BP coach. Perhaps Lillis was a Bench coach?

Any information would be appreciated!

05-11-2023, 05:42 PM	#759
DeweyintheHall All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 797	Sorry for cluttering this thread with non-image related inquiries - but was wondering if anyone can tell me what Al Heist's coaching assignment was with the Astros in 1967? Also, Bob Lillis started the year as a coach but was activated towards the end of April. I'd be curious to know his role as well. I know Gordon Jones opened the year as pitching coach and was replaced by Jim Owens in July, that Nellie Fox was at 1st and Jim Busby was at 3rd. This leaves the bullpen and the bench, and bench coaches were hardly known back then. Since Heist appears to have been there all year I assume he was the BP coach. Perhaps Lillis was a Bench coach? Any information would be appreciated!