On August 4, 1965 — Roy Hofheinz buys R.E. “Bob” Smith’s remaining shares of the Houston Sports Association to take control of the Astros. Due to a rift between them, the former co-owner had made the offer thinking the ‘Judge’ couldn’t put the funds together.
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Baseball Reference August 4
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
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SABR Games Project
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