A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball (1987)
A look at a quarter-century of Houston baseball, from the Colt .45s to the 1986 Western Division Champions
A look back at the history of major league baseball in Houston, starting with its humble beginnings at Colt .45 stadium, to the massive grandeur of the Astrodome and the birth of the Astros. Enjoy many of the great moments in Houston's baseball history including Ken Johnson's no-hitter, which he lost, Don Wilson's spectacular performances on the mound, and Nolan Ryan's triumph in overtaking Walter Johnson's strikeout record, just to name a few. Relive the story of the Astros as told by the stars who experienced it: like Rusty Staub, Joe Morgan and Mike Scott. From an expansion team in 1962 to today's National League Western Division Champions, "A Silver Odyssey" captures a quarter-century of history, humor and excitement.
Cast
- J.D. Cannon - Narrator
- Alan Shepard - Himself
- Clark Nealon - Himself
- Craig Cullinan - Himself
- Mickey Herskowitz - Himself
- Vivian Smith - Herself
- Bill Neder - Himself
- Hal Woodeshick - Himself
- Rusty Staub - Himself
- Harry Craft - Himself
Screenplay
Keywords
baseball, texas, houston, texas, houston astrodome, astros
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball about?
- A look back at the history of major league baseball in Houston, starting with its humble beginnings at Colt .45 stadium, to the massive grandeur of the Astrodome and the birth of the Astros. Enjoy many of the great moments in Houston's baseball history including Ken Johnson's no-hitter, which he lost, Don Wilson's spectacular performances on the mound, and Nolan Ryan's triumph in overtaking Walter Johnson's strikeout record, just to name a few. Relive the story of the Astros as told by the stars who experienced it: like Rusty Staub, Joe Morgan and Mike Scott. From an expansion team in 1962 to today's National League Western Division Champions, "A Silver Odyssey" captures a quarter-century of history, humor and excitement.
- Who stars in A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
- A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball stars J.D. Cannon, Alan Shepard, Clark Nealon, Craig Cullinan, Mickey Herskowitz, Vivian Smith.
- How long is A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
- A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
- A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball produced?
- A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball was produced in United States of America.