February 22 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin is born in Los Angeles, CA. Great things are expected after his rookie 1969 campaign when he goes (1948)

Tom Griffin is born in Los Angeles, CA. Great things are expected after his rookie 1969 campaign when he goes 11-10, with 200 strikeouts and a 3.54 ERA but arm injuries ruin most of his remaining six years an Astro. His best season is 1974, when he delivers a 14-10 record.

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