1967 Topps NL Leading Firemen: Phil Regan, Billy McCool, Roy Face

Phil Regan made his one and only All Star game appearance in 1966.  He aso led the league in saves and won The Sporting News Fireman of the year Award. Another closer making his sole All Star appearance in 1966 was Billy McCool. Both McCool and Roy Face had 18 saves in 1966. McCool had an 8-8 record while Face was 6-6.

1966 Topps NL Leading Firemen: Abernathy, Linzy, McCool

In 1965 the Fireman of the Year awards went to Chicago pitchers on the North Side and the South Side. On the North Side, Abernathy also led the league in Saves with 31. His nearst competition came from Frank Linzy and Billy McCool with 21 saves each. Both Linzy and McCool had 9 wins but Linzy had the better record with 3 losses compared to McCool's 10.