April 7 in Houston Astros History: Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league (1975)

Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league baseball, humbling the Braves in a 6-2 season opener. Jose Cruz homers in his first game as an Astro.

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