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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
#108) BILL CONNORS
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Connors became the batting practice pitcher for the New York Mets in 1971. Which lead to his serving as a pitching coach in the Mets' minor league system from 1972-1974. After a time in the Phillies minor league system he would embark on a 17 year career as a major league pitching coach with the Royals, Mariners, and Yankees. In 1996 he was named to the Yankees front office and given a senior level position in player development.
Billy Connors signed his card in the set from an autograph request sent to his home on November 29, 2008.
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