What happened today in team history? 1915 - Lum is born On this day in New Castle, AL, Chalmer Luman Harris is born. He would go on to play six seasons in the MLB before turning to coaching where he would coach the Colt 45’s and Astros from 1964-1965, including their first game in the Astrodome. 1961 - Buffs are purchased The Houston Sports Association completed its purchase … [Read more...] about This day in Astros history – January 17
Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, has died. Brown's oldest daughter, Paula Brown Caplice, says her father died in Altamonte Springs, Florida, after a recent fall. Brown debuted in the majors at age 16 for his hometown Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Texans OC to interview for head coach opening ahead of playoff game
Bobby Slowik will be pretty busy for the next few days. On top of building a gameplan sufficient enough to take on the Kansas City Chiefs defense, the Houston Texans offensive coordinator will interview with the New York Jets for their open head coaching position on Thursday. According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, the interview will take place virtually at NRG Stadium. If … [Read more...] about Texans OC to interview for head coach opening ahead of playoff game
‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle. Like many of the characters that made “Major League” a hit, Doyle was a caricature. He wore his hopes … [Read more...] about ‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
Rockets Want Suns Guard, Are They Hunting A Star Trade?
The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are currently 27-12 and second in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets roster has gelled into a young and feisty defensive juggernaut. They are in the top three in defensive rating and top ten in offensive rating. The Rockets’ core is young, and it looks like they are well-positioned to … [Read more...] about Rockets Want Suns Guard, Are They Hunting A Star Trade?