Remember those awesome rainbow jerseys that the Houston Astros rocked 30+ years ago? Well, they’re not coming back to the majors quite yet, but as Big League Stew notes, the Astros’ new AAA team is bringing them back for a theme night this year.
All hail the Fresno Rainbow Grizzlies!
A tequila sunrise is coming to Chukchansi Park on July 18. One of many theme jerseys planned for 2015. #Growlifornia pic.twitter.com/WpKgKNv8te
— Fresno Grizzlies (@FresnoGrizzlies) January 27, 2015
This is nothing new for the Astros, though – the Lancaster Jethawks, Houston’s high-A affiliate, wore rainbow jerseys in 2014.
And the Corpus Christi Hooks, Houston’s AA affiliate, wore them in 2011.
But let’s be honest here – the Grizzlies, Jethawks, and Hooks all can’t touch the original Astros rainbow unis.
Here’s Astros legend J.R. Richard throwing out the first pitch at an Astros game a couple of years ago while wearing that jersey.
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 01: Former Astro pitcher J.R. Richard throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Houston Astros played the Cincinnati Reds on June 1, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Damn. So nice. Bring it back, Houston!
