This Forgotten Day in Houston: Oilers Waffling on Steve ‘Air’ McNair?
February 13, 1995: On this day, a story in the Houston Chronicle reported that Alcorn State phenom, Quarterback Steve “Air” McNair, was not yet the Oilers’ consensus first round draft pick. The Oilers...
View ArticleThis Forgotten Day in Houston: Oilers Land Blanda with 2-Year Deal!
February 18, 1960: On this day, George Blanda, the versatile veteran quarterback and kicker, was set to leave the Chicago Bears after 10 seasons and sign a two-year contract with the Houston Oilers....
View ArticleWhat HOFer Re-Signed with Astros in ’71? – This Forgotten Day in Houston
March 4, 1971: On this day, second baseman Joe Morgan ended his holdout with the Astros by signing a one year contract with the club. It was estimated that Morgan made around $65,000 that year, up from...
View ArticleGreatest Astros’ Infield Ever? – This Forgotten Day in Houston
March 27, 1994: On this day, the Chronicle’s Alan Truex described the Astros’ infield of Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Ken Caminiti, and Andújar Cedeño as an “Infield of Dreams”. So, were they the best...
View ArticleBen Hogan’s Frustrating Final Round – This Forgotten Day in Houston
May 13, 1971: On this day, Ben Hogan, one of the greatest golfers in history, was forced to withdraw from the Houston Champions International Golf Tournament because of severe leg pain. He would leave...
View ArticleGordie Howe Signs with Houston
September 30, 1973: On this day, storied skater Gordie Howe was at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan playing chess with his sons Marty and Mark as he waited for final word that the next jersey he...
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