NEW YORK -- Billy Connors, a longtime pitching coach and executive who pitched for the Cubs and Mets, died on Monday. He was 76.
The Yankees observed a moment of silence prior to Wednesday's game against the Mariners in memory of Connors, who served three stints as the club's pitching coach (1989-90, 1994-95 and 2000).
"The Yankees organization mourns the passing of Billy Connors, who was a close and trusted friend of my family for many years," Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement.
"Since joining the Yankees at the conclusion of the 1988 season, Billy contributed to the organization in countless ways over his long career as a pitching coach, executive and advisor.