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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 17

Today in Astros history - June 17

What happened today in team history? 1983 - Dickie Thon’s massive day With two home runs off San Diego Padres starter Eric Show, Houston Astros infielder Dickie Thon helped give starter Nolan Ryan all the support he needed for a 4-1 win.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 9

Today in Astros history - April 9

What happened today in team history? 1965 - Astrodome opens its doors In the first baseball game ever played indoors, an exhibition game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 8

Today in Astros history - April 8

What happened today in team history? 1964 - Jim Umbricht passes After just five years in the major leagues, Astros pitcher Jim Umbricht tragically passed away from melanoma cancer at just 33-years-old.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 1

Today in Astros history - April 1

What happened today in team history? 1981 - Dickie Thon is dealt to the Astros In a 1-for-1 trade with the Angels, the Astros send reliever Ken Forsch to LA in exchange for shortstop Dickie Thon.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 27

Today in Astros history - March 27

What happened today in team history? 1984 - Astros release Richard After pitching with them for 10 years, the Astros released a 30-year-old J.R. Richard.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 14

Today in Astros history - March 14

What happened today in team history? 1987 - Thon walks out on training camp After starting camp 0-for-8 with three errors, Astros infielder Dickie Thon walked out on training camp, citing blurred vision as the reason for his poor performance.

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