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It’s no boo-boo. The Astros sign 59-year-old Yogi Berra to serve as a bench coach for new skipperĀ Hal Lanier. The quotable Berra is persuaded to come to Texas at the request of owner John McMullen. The two are neighbors in New Jersey.Ā 

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On November 18 , 1985 Ā – It’s no boo-boo. The Astros sign 59-year-old Yogi Berra to serve as a bench coach for new skipper Hal Lanier. The quotable Berra is persuaded to come to Texas at the request of owner John McMullen. The two are neighbors in New Jersey.

 

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