March 3 in Houston Astros History: The first tryout camp is held in Houston for the new National League expansion team. It is held at Busch (1961)

The first tryout camp is held in Houston for the new National League expansion team. It is held at Busch Stadium, the same southeast Houston locale that had been called Buffs Stadium for decades.

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