Marc Bombard
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Marc Bombard was the Philadelphia Phillies
first base coach from 2005-2006. Before coaching, Bombard pitched in the Cincinnati Reds
organization from 1971 to 1977. At one point his roommate was Randy "Macho Man" Savage
. In 1978, he became a minor league manager and coach for the Reds. After short careers with the Milwaukee Brewers
and Pittsburgh Pirates
organizations, he returned to the Reds as manager of the minor league Indianapolis Indians
from 1993 to 1995. In 1996, Bombard served as the Reds' third base
coach. He joined the Phillies' organization the following year and managed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
for eight seasons. He became Phillies first base coach in 2005.
Bombard was let go by the Phillies following the 2006 season. What may have lost Bombard his job was missing an apparent home run by second basemen Chase Utley
in a Phillies' loss to the Washington Nationals
3-1 on September 28, 2006. After looking at replays, it was apparent the ball hit by Utley went over the foul pole. However, the ball was called foul by first base umpire
Larry Vanover
. In what turned out to be a crucial loss for the Phillies' postseason hopes, the team went on to finish the year 85-77, three games out of the National League Wild Card
race.
Bombard was replaced by former Milwaukee Brewers
manager and Los Angeles Dodgers
infielder Davey Lopes
.
Bombard was named the manager of the Round Rock Express
on December 3, 2008. The Express are the Triple A minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros
. The Express are owned by a group headlined by former major league pitcher Nolan Ryan
and are located in Round Rock, TX.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
first base coach from 2005-2006. Before coaching, Bombard pitched in the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
organization from 1971 to 1977. At one point his roommate was Randy "Macho Man" Savage
Randy Savage
Randall Mario Poffo , better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler, best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling .Savage held twenty championships during his professional wrestling career and was a...
. In 1978, he became a minor league manager and coach for the Reds. After short careers with the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
and Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
organizations, he returned to the Reds as manager of the minor league Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
from 1993 to 1995. In 1996, Bombard served as the Reds' third base
Third Base
is a 1978 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-External links:...
coach. He joined the Phillies' organization the following year and managed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are a professional minor league baseball club located based in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area. They currently play in the International League's Northern Division and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees Major League Baseball club...
for eight seasons. He became Phillies first base coach in 2005.
Bombard was let go by the Phillies following the 2006 season. What may have lost Bombard his job was missing an apparent home run by second basemen Chase Utley
Chase Utley
Chase Cameron Utley is a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. A native of the Greater Los Angeles area, he was raised in the city of Long Beach. He was a star baseball player at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, before moving on to UCLA...
in a Phillies' loss to the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
3-1 on September 28, 2006. After looking at replays, it was apparent the ball hit by Utley went over the foul pole. However, the ball was called foul by first base umpire
Umpire (baseball)
In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump...
Larry Vanover
Larry Vanover
Larry Wayne Vanover is an umpire in Major League Baseball. After working in the National League from 1991 to 1999, he has umpired in both Major Leagues since 2000....
. In what turned out to be a crucial loss for the Phillies' postseason hopes, the team went on to finish the year 85-77, three games out of the National League Wild Card
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
race.
Bombard was replaced by former Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
manager and Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
infielder Davey Lopes
Davey Lopes
David Earle Lopes is a former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He batted and threw right-handed. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.He is of Cape Verdean descent.-Playing:...
.
Bombard was named the manager of the Round Rock Express
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
on December 3, 2008. The Express are the Triple A minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. The Express are owned by a group headlined by former major league pitcher Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
and are located in Round Rock, TX.