1945 – Don Wilson is born in Monroe, LA. He wins 104 games and tosses two no-hitters in eight memorable seasons as an Astro. He was the third baseman on his Little League team in Compton, CA and only began pitching when his cousin got hurt.
On December 22, 1944, future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton is born in Miami, Florida. “Lefty” will win 329 games during a 24-year major league career with the Cardinals, Phillies, Giants, Indians, White Sox, and Twins.
On December 10, 1944. Steve Renko is born in Kansas City, Kansas. He will go on to play 3 sports in college. He is a member of the Kansas Hall of Fame. He will be drafted by the Mets in 1969. His best season was in 1973 when he had 15 wins, 164 strikeouts, &…
1944 – Jim Ray is born in Rock Hill, SC. Nicknamed “Stinger”, his best season comes in 1971 when he notches a 10-4 mark with three saves and a 2.12 ERA.
On November 17, 1944, future Hall of Famer George Thomas Seaver was born in Fresno, California. Better known as Tom Seaver will make the major leagues in 1967 as a member of the New York Mets. The right-hander will lead the Mets to the 1969 World Series, win 3 Cy Young Awards, be named to…
1944 – Joe Niekro is born in Martin’s Ferry, OH. Much of his career is spent in the shadow of his Hall-of-Fame older brother but the younger sibling leaves Houston as the winningest pitcher in franchise history (144). The two combine to win 539 major league games in their careers, most of any brother duo in baseball history.
On February 13, 1944 Sal Bando was born in Cleveland, OH. His best season was in 1969 when he had 31 HR, 113 RBI, 111 BB, .281 BA, .400 OBP, & .885 OPS. Bando was a 4X All-Star and a key member of 3 World Series champions (1972-74 Oakland A’s). He also finished in the…
On September 19, 1943 Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan Is Born in Bonham, Texas, and raised in Oakland, California, Morgan was nicknamed “Little Joe” for his diminutive 5’7″ stature. He was a standout at Castlemont High School before being signed by the Houston Colt .45s as an amateur free agent in 1962. One of…
Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to Montreal. As a Dodger in 1974, Marshall wins the Cy Young Award by winning 15 and saving 21 while appearing in a remarkable 106 games in relief.
On November 29, 1941 Bill Freehan was born in Detroit, MI. Playing his entire career with the Detroit Tigers, he was one of the best catchers of his era (arguably the best catcher in the 1960s). He was a 11X All-Star, won 5 Gold Glove Awards, and was a key member of…
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