What happened today in team history?
1994 – The downfall of the Oilers
At the request of Astros owner Drayton McLane, a poll is conducted throughout the city that sees 56% of people disapprove of a primary football field to be built in downtown, with only 24% approving of it. After Mayor Bob Lanier stepped away from the argument, not supporting a new stadium being built, the Oilers eventually made the move to Nashville and led to the Astros getting their own downtown stadium.
2018 – Altuve gets an extension
The Astros and longtime franchise player Jose Altuve agree to a five-year deal worth just over $150 million and keeping him with the club till the 2024 season.
What else happened on this day?
1985
1965 Cy Young winner Denny McLain gets convicted on charges of racketeering, extortion, and cocaine possession in Tampa, Florida.
2010
Former All-Star and Houston native Chuck Knoblauch pleads guilty on his charges of domestic violence and is handed a fine and probation time.