March 27 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Dickie Thon impresses as he comes back from the beaning that ended his 1984 season in the opening (1985)

Shortstop Dickie Thon impresses as he comes back from the beaning that ended his 1984 season in the opening week. He swats a double off the wall in a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers and turns a thrilling double play behind Bob Knepper . Thon explains his injured eye socket seems healthy once again.

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