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The Houston Astros jerseys and caps in the Hall of Fame include one worn by Astros' pitcher Brad Lidge when he earned the victory in a no-hitter against the New York Yankees on June 11, 2003.
Players in Houston Astros jerseys who are in Cooperstown include Nellie Fox, Eddie Mathews, Joe Morgan, Robin Roberts, Nolan Ryan, and Don Sutton .
Houston was the first club to have a dome when they moved from Colt Stadium to the Astrodome in 1965.
Mickey Mantle hit the first home run in the Astrodome.
Nolan Ryan's 1980 Rainbow Away jerseys were an extremely hot item in 2003. Rap artists and Hip Hop stars were seen in this jersey in videos and on the street giving rise to the throwback craze.
The club has played in 3 stadiums over the years starting with Colt Stadium, moving on to the Astrodome in 1965, and culminating in the present park; Minute Maid Field.
Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan is not only baseball's all-time strikeout king with 5,714 , but he is also the career leader with 1,866 K's.
Opening day in 1973 included the following players in the line-up. 1. Wynn RF 2. Helms 2B 3. Cedeno CF 4. Watson LF 5. May 1B 6. Rader 3B 7. Edwards C 8. Metzger SS and batting 9. Roberts P.
Players with retired numbers include Jose Cruz (Player, Coach) #25 P 1975-87, C 1997- 1992. Jim Umbricht #32 1962-63 1964. Mike Scott #33 1983-91 1992. Nolan Ryan #34 1980-88 9/29/96. Don Wilson #40 1966-74 1975. Larry Dierker (Player, Mgr.) #49 P 1964-76, M 1997-2001.
The initial section of the 1980s were disappointing as gifted players Jose Cruz, Dickie Thon, and Bill Doran failed to take the club to the top. Talented men on the pitching staff included Ryan, Joe Niekro, Bob Knepper, and Mike Scott.
The Colt Firearms Company challenged the team's use of the name on souvenirs and in 1966 team President Ray Hofheinz chose the current name due to the space industry's prominence in the area.
During the 2003 off-season, they dug deep into their pockets, securing free agent pitchers Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens .
Minute Maid Park is located at 501 Crawford Street on the northeast end of downtown Houston. Situated near the George R. Brown Convention Center, the ballpark is located one block west of U.S. 59 and is bounded by Congress Avenue on the north, Texas Avenue on the South, Crawford Street on the west and Hamilton Street on the east.
A replica of a ninteenth century locomotive and coal tender became a fan favorite in the first season. The train provides an architectural centerpiece which mixes up the sight, sound and motions for a hearstopping entertainment feature. It also proves a link to the past for the Union Station site. The thing was designed by Uni-systems and put together by a company called SMI & Hydraulics, which also provided the transporters for the roof. Weighing close to 50,000 pounds, the train runs along 800 feet along the low roof track on the west side of the park.