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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Houston Astros History: Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run (1971)
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January 18
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, Harris County officials and members of the Houston Sports Association stump for votes in favor of the

January 18 in Houston Astros History: Harris County officials and members of the Houston Sports Association stump for votes in favor of the (1961)

Harris County officials and members of the Houston Sports Association stump for votes in favor of the upcoming bond election to be held on January 31st. The bonds would allow the County...

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January 17
Houston Astros: Luis Pujols, 1973, The Astros sign catcher Luis Pujols as a free agent. He would be a reserve for the Astros for seven seasons

January 17 in Houston Astros History: The Astros sign catcher Luis Pujols as a free agent. He would be a reserve for the Astros for seven seasons (1973)

The Astros sign catcher Luis Pujols as a free agent. He would be a reserve for the Astros for seven seasons, hitting above .200 only twice. More Houston Astros history & fan-cave...

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January 17
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis

January 17 in Houston Astros History: The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis (1961)

The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals for decades. The HSA runs the team for the rest of the season while...

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January 17
Houston Astros: Jeff Tabaka, 1964, Jeff Tabaka is born in Barberton, OH. The southpaw reliever compiles a 1-2 record with one save over the 1995

January 17 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Tabaka is born in Barberton, OH. The southpaw reliever compiles a 1-2 record with one save over the 1995 (1964)

Jeff Tabaka is born in Barberton, OH. The southpaw reliever compiles a 1-2 record with one save over the 1995 and 1996 seasons as an Astro. More Houston Astros history & fan-cave...

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January 17
Houston Astros: Chalmer Luman Harris, 1915, Chalmer Luman Harris is born in New Castle, AL. He would become the first manager of an indoor baseball team

January 17 in Houston Astros History: Chalmer Luman Harris is born in New Castle, AL. He would become the first manager of an indoor baseball team (1915)

Chalmer Luman Harris is born in New Castle, AL. He would become the first manager of an indoor baseball team when the Colt .45s move into the Astrodome and become the Houston...

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January 17
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2005, Roger Clemens asks for $22 million in salary arbitration the highest amount ever.

January 17 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens asks for $22 million in salary arbitration the highest amount ever. (2005)

On January 17 2005 — With the Houston Astros offering $13.5 million, Roger Clemens asks for $22 million in salary arbitration. The amount, which would make Clemens the highest-paid pitcher in major...

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January 16
Houston Astros: Jim Deshaies, 2001, Jim Deshaies , former Astro lefthander and broadcaster, receives one vote in the Hall of Fame balloting. It

January 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim Deshaies , former Astro lefthander and broadcaster, receives one vote in the Hall of Fame balloting. It (2001)

Jim Deshaies , former Astro lefthander and broadcaster, receives one vote in the Hall of Fame balloting. It comes from local sportswriter John Lopez. Deshaies receives notoriety for a humorous website openly...

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January 16
Houston Astros: Ron Villone, 1970, Ron Villone is born in Bergenfield, NJ. The much-travelled lefty posts an 11-13 record in two stints with

January 16 in Houston Astros History: Ron Villone is born in Bergenfield, NJ. The much-travelled lefty posts an 11-13 record in two stints with (1970)

Ron Villone is born in Bergenfield, NJ. The much-travelled lefty posts an 11-13 record in two stints with Houston (2001, 2003). More Houston Astros history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record...

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January 16
Houston Astros: Jim "Bear" Owens, 1934, Jim "Bear" Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in

January 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim "Bear" Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in (1934)

Jim "Bear" Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in Houston (1964-1967) with 16 saves and later became the Astros' pitching coach....

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January 16
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2000, Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros

January 16 in Houston Astros History: Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros (2000)

[adrotate banner=”42″] January 16, 2000, Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros. He is dismissed by the...

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