I saw a headline this morning that the Houston Astros were eliminated from this year’s MLB playoffs. I’m not sure why it happened -but it must have been somewhat of an epic collapse because a few weeks ago they were in the driver’s seat.

Here’s a few 1980’s Dickie Thon cards to try to cheer up their fan base.

Astro Fun Facts

-originally called the Colt .45’s

-first team to play indoor baseball games in 1965. Their home then was the Astrodome aka 8th wonder of the world

-2017 sign stealing cheating scandal. Their GM & Manager were suspended by MLB for the 2020 season and subsequently canned by their owner. The players received immunity for their testimony

Here’s a link to all Astros memorabilia on eBay: https://ebay.us/MgHhjx