Shooting Star Astros

[sox83cubs84]

I have to agree with you on the Rainbow homes. They are classic 1970's.

It doesn't get any more 70's than this (not mine).

And it's a first-year Astros rainbow gamer (1975) on top of it. Great item, RC!

Dave Miedema

[Jayworld]

And it's a first-year Astros rainbow gamer (1975) on top of it. Great item, RC!

Dave Miedema

Yep, and didn't they only wear the back circle numbers for only that one year, Dave, and went to the more traditional block navy numbers outlined in white in 1976 and thereafter? I always thought it strange that the font on the pant numbers did not match the 1975 back circle jersey font.... Drives me crazy as a graphic designer!

[sox83cubs84]

Yep, and didn't they only wear the back circle numbers for only that one year, Dave, and went to the more traditional block navy numbers outlined in white in 1976 and thereafter? I always thought it strange that the font on the pant numbers did not match the 1975 back circle jersey font.... Drives me crazy as a graphic designer!

They went to the standard font numbers in 1977. In '76, the actual numbers were the same ornate style, but were larger and sewn directly on to the jersey, without the white circle as a background (see the 1977 Topps card of Bob Watson). The solid navy blue number on top of varying shades of yellow, orange and red horizontal stripes made for a viewing nightmare.

Dave M.