Which Astros Team Blew World Series Hopes? | Author Samuel Barrett on Drama & Tragedy of '71!

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Author Samuel Barrett about his new book "Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros". How did a team loaded with All-Star talent & greats like Joe Morgan, Larry Dierker, JR Richard, Bob Watson, Jimmy Wynn, Don Wilson, Ken Forsch & Cesar Cedeno not get to the playoffs? Barrett has stories about a racist Manager, a stabbed player, an historic Astros moment, DiMaggio & Musial's appearance in Houston, Robin Yount's brother's strange story & why the Astros traded a future MLB HOF. Plus, Robert looks at the Mauricio Dubon trade & sees value in betting on the Texans Sunday.
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(:35) Was Mauricio Dubon Trade Big Mistake?
(2:15) Can Astros deal Jake Meyers?
(3:00) Should you bet on Texans this week?
(4:25) Why write about '71 Astros?
(7:44) What were expectations for '71?
(10:39) Which Astro was stabbed by wife?
(11:44) Historic Orange Crush Switch?
(14:25) Was Manager Harry Walker Terrible?
(17:33) 1st Triple Play!
(18:40) How slick was Doug Rader?
(21:08) DiMaggio & Musial play in Astrodome!
(24:41) JR Richard's Amazing Debut!
(26:40) Strange Debut of Robin Yount's Brother!
(27:54) Why didn't '71 team live up to potential?
(29:34) Did leaving Houston change Joe Morgan's career?
(33:14) Biggest 'What ifs' of '71
(35:40) How could '71 play out in A.I.
(37:40) Triumph, Tragedy & Moments of Season?
(40:00) Barrett's book on Umpiring

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