Houston Astros 1965 Authentic All Wool Varsity Jacket Size:M The club was bought by

The club was bought by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr

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they had some success of their own

Manager Frankie Frisch led Pittsburgh to a respectable 82-72 record

Houston Astros 1965 Authentic All Wool Varsity Jacket Size:M The club was bought byTHE EXACT JACKET WORN BY THE ASTROS IN 1965 History: When Houston was first added to MLB during the first phase of expansion, the teams name was the Colt . 45s. However with baseballs first indoor facility due to open in 1965, it was decided a new name was needed and on December 24, 1964, the name Astros was chosen for the team which would play in the Eighth Wonder of the World. This 100% wool jacket features a quilted lining, and the famed Astrodome