What happened today in team history?
1991 – Nolan Ryan Expressway
A bill was passed by State Senators to have a part of State Highway 288 changed to the “Nolan Ryan Expressway” after his famous “Nolan Ryan Express” manicure.. The stretch ran from the Astrodome all the way to Ryan’s childhood home of Alvin.
2015
Brady Aiken, the Astros first overall pick in the 2014 draft, announces that he will have Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season. This comes after he was drafted and opted to skip college and go directly to the big leagues.
What else happened on this day?
1951
During an exhibition game, Yankees star Mickey Mantle hit a homer that traveled an estimated 600 ft, which would supposedly make it the longest home run in baseball history.
1984
Jackie Robinson is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-president Ronald Reagan. The award is collected by Jackie’s wife, Rachel Robinson.