April 1 in Houston Astros History: Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry (1997)

Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry Collins . Dierker had never managed on any level. Dierker's debut comes on April Fool's Day, getting the last laugh on the Atlanta Braves, the defending league champs. Pat Listach drives in Bra

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