1962 – Righthander Don Nottebart is purchased from the Milwaukee Braves on the advice of ex-teammate Don McMahon. Nottebart’s three-year record in Houston is 21-34, including the franchise’s first no-hitter. Infielders Norm Larker and Joey Amalfitano are also traded in two separate deals for four players who do not make Houston’s roster. Larker is swapped to the Braves while Amalfitano is shipped to the Giants.
Bo Jackson Position: Leftfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 220lb (185cm, 99kg) Born: November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, AL Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from McAdory HS (Bessemer, AL), the California Angels in the 20th round of the 1985 MLB June Amateur Draft from Auburn University (Auburn, AL) and the Kansas City Royals in the 4th round of the 1986 MLB June Amateur Draft from Auburn University…
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!