In addition to pitching 13 seasons in the Major Leagues with Houston, Larry Dierker impacted the Astros as a broadcaster, front office executive and as one of the greatest managers in franchise history. The franchise-leader in innings pitched, complete games, shutouts and starts, Dierker was a two-time All-Star during his playing days, posting a 137-117 record and a 3.28 ERA in 345 career games (320 starts) with the Astros. Dierker became the sixth manager in MLB history to lead his club to a division title in his first season, ultimately skippering the Astros to four division titles in his five seasons at the helm. In 1998, Dierker was named the NL Manager of the Year after the Astros set a then-franchise record with 102 wins. He spent 18 seasons in the broadcast booth, ultimately logging over 40 years of service to the Astros organization.

For 30 seasons, Bill Brown was the primary television voice of the Houston Astros, becoming one of the most trusted and respected broadcasters in baseball. His professionalism, preparation, and deep knowledge of the game made him a steady presence for fans across Houston.

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Joining the booth in 1987, Brown quickly became a fixture in Astros homes. He called many of the franchise’s defining moments, including Craig Biggio’s 3,000th hit, Jeff Bagwell’s 400th home run, multiple no-hitters, and the final game at the Astrodome. His career spanned generations, covering the full careers of Biggio and Bagwell and the early years of stars like Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, and George Springer.

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Brown’s impact on the game has been recognized with several major honors, including induction into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Astros Media Wall of Honor.