January 6 in Houston Astros History: The Astros obtain Art Howe from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal the previous month for infielder (1976)

The Astros obtain Art Howe from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal the previous month for infielder Tommy Helms . The versatile Howe is instrumental in Houston's first division title and later manages the team for five seasons.

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