AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
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Question since 1965 who has wore the uniform #7. i can't remember who had it besides craig biggio for the last 15 or so years. i have a vague memory that maybe john bateman did back in the 60's or early 70's. thanks in advance for your help.
Answer Hi Bob,
Until Biggio's third season, and but for one exception, this number has been a catcher's number for the team. Here are the guys who wore #7 for the Astros since 1965.
1965 Gus Triandos
1966-68 John Bateman
1969-74 Johnny Edwards
1975-83 ----
1984 Alan Banister
1985 ----
1986-87 Robbie Wine
1988 ----
1989-2007 Craig Biggio
