April 8 in Houston Astros History: Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a (1964)

Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a winning record in both of Houston's first two seasons, overcoming major surgery during the 1963 campaign - or so it seemed.

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