Orange Crush The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros

When Fans Of The Houston Astros Reflect On The History Of The Teams Success, They Do Not Often Include Seasons Between The Late 1960s And Early 1970s. But In Fact, The 1971 Season Saw Many Intriguing Developments And Occurrences For The Astros, From The Debut Of A Bright Orange Visual Identity To The First Two Triple Plays In Franchise History To The Continued Success Of The Core Of Jimmy Wynn, Larry Dierker, Don Wilson, Bob Watson, And Doug Rader, As Well As The Super-talented Cesar Cedeno. Leading Up To 1971, The Houston Franchise Signed And Developed More Major League Caliber Players Than Any Other Team During That Time, Including The Players Listed Above.