1977 – Outfielder Jesus Alou is signed as a free agent. It is his second stint as an Astro. Out of the majors the past two years, the 36-year-old Dominican bats .308 over the next two seasons, primarily in pinch-hit duties.

On November 25 , 1977 — Outfielder Jesus Alou is signed as a free agent. It is his second stint as an Astro. Out of the majors the past two years, the 36-year-old Dominican bats .308 over the next two seasons, primarily in pinch-hit duties.

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1977 – Outfielder Jesus Alou is signed as a free agent. It is his second stint as an Astro. Out of the majors the past two years, the 36-year-old Dominican bats .308 over the next two seasons, primarily in pinch-hit duties.

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In the National League, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 4-3 on Dick Allen grounder to score Ruben Amaro Sr. in top of the 9th inning. The Phils lead the NL by 6.5 games with just 12 remaining. The next day, their historic, epic collapse will begin.

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1977 – Outfielder Jesus Alou is signed as a free agent. It is his second stint as an Astro. Out of the majors the past two years, the 36-year-old Dominican bats .308 over the next two seasons, primarily in pinch-hit duties.

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With Mayor Fiorello La Guardia on hand, Lou Gehrig is sworn in as a member of the New York City Parole Commission. Although the term is for ten years, the former Yankee slugger will eventually become too ill even to sign his name and will ask for a leave of absence next year.

In the National League, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 4-3 on Dick Allen grounder to score Ruben Amaro Sr. in top of the 9th inning. The Phils lead the NL by 6.5 games with just 12 remaining. The next day, their historic, epic collapse will begin.

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