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Philip Mason Garner was the manager of the Houston Astros in 2007. He is a former MLB infielder who had a successful playing career before transitioning into coaching and managing. Garner was known for his leadership skills and his ability to guide teams to success. In 2007, he managed the Astros and led them to a record of 73-89. Garner's experience and knowledge of the game made him a suitable candidate for the managerial position with the Astros during that time.

The correct answer is 501 Crawford Street. This is the street address of Minute Maid Park, the home stadium of the Houston Astros baseball team.

Nolan Ryan was awarded the first 1 million dollar salary in Major League history.

The Houston Astros, known then as the Houston Colts, were founded in 1962. This is evident from the information provided in the question.

The New York Mets share the same inaugural season with the Houston Astros. Both teams started playing in the Major League Baseball in 1962.

Drayton McLane, Jr. owned the Houston Astros in 2007.

Roy Oswalt was the Houston Astros 20 game winner during the 2004 campaign. This means that he won 20 games as a pitcher during that season.

Roy Oswalt claims that a shock from his truck helped his shoulder injury in 1999.

In 1965, the Houston Colt .45's changed their name to become the Houston Astros.

Mike Scott is the correct answer because he threw a no-hitter in 1986 in a pennant clinching game against the Giants. This means that he pitched an entire game without allowing the opposing team to get a single hit. This achievement is significant because it helped his team secure the pennant, which is awarded to the team that wins the championship of their league.

Tim Purpura was the General Manager for the Houston Astros in 2007.

The correct answer is 2000. This was the season when the Astros had their first sub .500 season since 1991.

Jim Umbricht had his number retired by the Houston Astros after playing only 88 games in the Major Leagues. Although his playing career was cut short due to cancer, Umbricht made a significant impact on the team and became a beloved figure. He was known for his perseverance and determination, and his number was retired as a tribute to his contributions both on and off the field.

The nickname given to the Houston Astros orange, yellow, and navy uniforms worn from 1975-1993 was "The Popsicles." This nickname is likely due to the vibrant and colorful combination of orange, yellow, and navy, which resembled the colors of a popsicle.

In Mike Scott's 1986 no-hitter as a Houston Astro, the last out was recorded by a ground out to first base.

Derek Dietrich was the Astros' first draft pick in the 2007 Baseball Draft.

Larry Dierker held the Colt 45/Astros record for career shutouts entering the 1999 season.

Monsanto developed Astroturf for the Astrodome. Astroturf is a type of artificial turf that was first installed in the Astrodome in 1966. Monsanto, a multinational agricultural biotechnology company, created this synthetic grass as a solution for the indoor stadium's grass maintenance issues. Astroturf became popular in various sports fields and stadiums due to its durability and low maintenance requirements.

Dave Wallace was with the Boston Red Sox just prior to becoming the Houston Astros pitching coach.

J.R. Richard was the first Houston Astros pitcher to lead the Major Leagues in ERA. This means that during a specific season, Richard had the lowest earned run average (ERA) among all pitchers in the Major Leagues. This accomplishment is significant because it demonstrates Richard's exceptional ability to prevent opposing teams from scoring runs.

In 2001, the Houston Astros finished in 1st place in their division. This means that they had the highest win-loss record among all the teams in their division that year. They outperformed the other teams and secured the top spot in their division standings.

Doug Rader had the nickname the "Red Rooster." This nickname was given to him because of his fiery personality and aggressive playing style on the field. Rader was known for his energetic and passionate approach to the game, which earned him the nickname "Red Rooster."

Roy Oswalt's song when he enters the stadium at a home game is Godsmack's "I Stand Alone".

In 2001, the Houston Astros acquired Dave Mlicki in exchange for Jose Lima and cash.

Bob Lillis took over for Bill Virdon in 1982 as the manager of the Houston Astros.

Nolan Ryan was the Houston Astros pitcher who led the National League in 1981 with a remarkable 1.69 ERA.

The Houston Astros won the National League Central Division in 1999. The team that finished second in the division that year was the Cincinnati Reds.

In 1978, the Houston Astros shutout the Atlanta Braves an amazing 7 times. This means that in 7 separate games between the two teams, the Astros prevented the Braves from scoring any runs.

Dick Allen hit the first regular season home run in the Astrodome.

In 1983, Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan became Major League Baseball's strikeout king against the Montreal Expos. This means that he struck out more batters from the Montreal Expos than any other team in the league.