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Bob Biel, first trainer in Bulls franchise history passes away at 88

Biel was the first trainer in Bulls franchise history and a vital player in their early success.

Bob Biel died last month at 88, Biel was the first trainer in Bulls history, one-time coach and a key part of their early success a fracnhise.

The winningest coach in Bulls history died last month in New Lenox. Bob Biel was 88.

Don't remember the name? Or that he was Bulls coach late in the 1972-73 season when the Bulls won three of four?

Biel, a longtime podiatrist practicing in Chicago Heights, was the first trainer in Bulls franchise history and a vital player in the rollicking early history of the Bulls franchise.