This was a tricky one again. The Astros wore throwback uniforms reminiscent of their 1986 season. This was in honor of 1986
Cy Young award winner
Mike Scott who threw out the first pitch. For this week's throwback Thursday card, I made a 1986 Topps card of
Jose Altuve. The only problem is that the uniform they chose was rarely worn. It is very similar to the tequila-sunrise unis of the late '70s early '80s. But there are some differences. As a result, I was unable to find a decent card for side-by-side comparisons.
The most obvious difference between this uni and the earlier versions is that it is paired with a black cap instead of the orange. Also the collar is entirely black instead of striped. And finally there is no number on the pants. As I said, it was a rare combination that the Astros used sparingly from 1983-1986. When looking for an old card to compare unis, the best I could come up with were some Mother's Cookies cards. So here is
Nolan Ryan in a similar uniform on this 1985 Mothers Cookies Card.
The most obvious difference between this uni and the earlier versions is that it is paired with a black cap instead of the orange. Also the collar is entirely black instead of striped. And finally there is no number on the pants. As I said, it was a rare combination that the Astros used sparingly from 1983-1986. When looking for an old card to compare unis, the best I could come up with were some Mother's Cookies cards. So here is Nolan Ryan in a similar uniform on this 1985 Mothers Cookies Card.
Nice job. The cap and collar are navy, by the way - not black.
ReplyDeleteI got chills when I saw this. Astros vs. Rangers in 1986 though...
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