In our fifth installment of our Legends Series, we sit down with Art Howe, who’s chosen the Bayou City as his permanent home. Art’s heroics as a player
Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.
What happened today in team history? 1975 - Astros come back to win After falling behind 6-0 to the Montreal Expos early in the game, the Houston Astros came back to tie it in the ninth on a leadoff bomb from Cesar Cedeno to bring the game to extras.
What happened today in team history? 1965 - Astrodome roof After too many misplays on pop flys in both the infield and outfield, clear plastic panes were put up at the Astrodome, costing around $20,000, to try and get rid of the glare.
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What happened today in team history? 1976 - Art Howe is sent to Houston In a trade with the Pirates that happened the previous month, Art Howe is now sent to the Astros for Tommy Helms.
Winning a World Series in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed. However, there have been many great managers never fortunate enough to win it all, but who are still worthy of consistent praise.
Howe first felt symptoms of the novel coronavirus on May 3 and was eventually taken to the hospital as his symptoms grew worse while trying to battle the virus at home.