January 7 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pendleton is born in St. Charles, MO. The Opening Day left fielder for the first Colt .45 squad (1924)

Jim Pendleton is born in St. Charles, MO. The Opening Day left fielder for the first Colt .45 squad, Pendleton hits .246 with eight homers during their inaugural season.

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