Tenth in a series of posts about Cubs coaches.
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Even in the earliest years of professional baseball, some teams had a "top aide," "lieutenant" or "right-hand man" who collaborated with.
Seventh in a series of posts about Cubs coaches.
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The Cubs had a hitting coach in 14 of the 17 seasons between 1980 and 1996.
Only 2 men held the job: Billy Williams (10 years, in 3.
Sixth in a series of posts about Cubs coaches.
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"Ripper" Collins was the Cubs' first coach designated as "hitting coach," as described in a previous post.
He held that title from May.