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    Houston Astros All-Time Greats
    Houston Astros All-Time Greats
    Houston Astros All-Time Greats
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    Houston Astros All-Time Greats

    By Brendan Flynn

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    They joined the league as the expansion Colt 45s in 1962, but they became winners as the Houston Astros. From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who’ve made the Astros one of MLB’s top teams through the years.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNorth Star Editions
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781634943451
    Houston Astros All-Time Greats
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    Brendan Flynn

    Brendan Flynn is a San Francisco resident and an author of numerous children’s books. In addition to writing about sports, Flynn also enjoys competing in triathlons, Scrabble tournaments, and chili cook-offs.

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