 The experiment, widely ridiculed in baseball circles, was effectively ended in 1962 before being completely abandoned in 1965.After the 1960 season, Wrigley went to backup catcher and coach El Tappe for his input on a successor to Lou Boudreau, who had managed the Cubs from May 5 through the end of the campaign.Tappe said years later that he suggested Wrigley not allow the incoming manager to bring in his own coaches, as was standard practice.