In 1973, Virdon, then manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, named Wright as his major league pitching coach, then appointed him to similar posts with the Yankees (1974-75), Houston Astros (1976-82) and Montreal Expos (1983).
In 1973, Virdon, then in his second season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, named Wright as his major league pitching coach. Virdon then appointed Wright to similar posts with the Yankees (1974-75), Houston Astros (1976-82) and Montreal Expos (1983).