January 28 in Houston Astros History: Pete Runnels is born in Lufkin, TX. The two-time American League batting champion is dealt to Houston for (1928)

Pete Runnels is born in Lufkin, TX. The two-time American League batting champion is dealt to Houston for Roman Mejias but is a disappointment in two seasons with the Colts, losing his first base job to Rusty Staub then Walt Bond .

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