1967 Houston Astros season
| 1967 Houston Astros | |
|---|---|
| League | National League |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston, Texas |
| Record | 69–93 (.426) |
| League place | 9th |
| Owners | Roy Hofheinz |
| General managers | Tal Smith, Spec Richardson |
| Managers | Grady Hatton |
| Television | KTRK-TV |
| Radio | KPRC (AM) (Gene Elston, Loel Passe, Harry Kalas) |
The 1967 Houston Astros season was the sixth season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their third as the Astros, sixth in the National League (NL), and third at The Astrodome. The Astros entered the season with a 72–90 record, in 8th place and 23 games behind the NL pennant-winning Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Astros commenced the regular season on April 11, hosting the Atlanta Braves. Pitcher Mike Cuellar made the Opening Day start as the Astros were victorious, 6–1. On June 15, 1967, Jimmy Wynn connected for the first three-home run game in franchise history. Don Wilson tossed the third no-hitter in franchise history on June 18 for a 2–0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The first no-hitter that took place at The Astrodome, it was the first of two no-hitters Wilson pitched for the Astros.
Three Astros were selected to the MLB All-Star Game, including Cuellar, Wynn (center field), and right fielder Rusty Staub. The Astros' first-round selection in the amateur draft was first baseman John Mayberry, at sixth overall. On July 14, Eddie Mathews, in his lone season playing for Houston, became the seventh major leaguer to hit 500 home runs for his career, with this historic blast at Candlestick Park.
The Astros' final regular season record stood at 69–93 for a ninth-place finish in the National League. The fourth time in five seasons that ended in ninth place, Houston finished 32+1⁄2 games behind the NL pennant and World Series-champion St. Louis Cardinals. Staub and Wynn teamed to establish several club records.