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The Detroit native spent a little over a year with the Tigers. Traded to Houston's expansion team, he was the leading winner in two of their first three years, with a career best of 15-9 in 1964. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 29, 1962: The Giants have a chance to tie for the lead with a makeup doubleheader with Houston. Jack Sanford wins his 24th as the Giants take the opener 12–5. Houston then manages a split behind Bob Bruce's 4–2 victory to leave San Francisco one game back. » July 27, 1963: The Mets hand Jimmy Piersall his release and the veteran outfielder will sign with the Angels. New York then loses to Houston, 1–0, as Bob Bruce shuts them out. Mets 1B Frank Thomas pulls a hidden ball trick on Jimmy Wynn. » April 19, 1964: One day after Sandy Koufax fans the side on nine pitches, Bob Bruce strikes out the Cardinals in order on nine pitches in the 8th inning of a Houston loss. » December 31, 1966: After 15 seasons with the Braves in three different cities, 3B Eddie Mathews is traded to the Astros, with P Arnie Umbach and a player to be named, for P Bob Bruce and OF Dave Nicholson.