11.04.2022

HOUSTON – Houston Astros players are starting off the 2022 season with a new uniform that gives a nod to what the city is best known for.

In a news release on Sunday, the brand new uniform by Nike City Connect introduces the Houston Astros with a “Space City” theme, paying tribute to Houston’s history of space travel.

A video posted on their Facebook page introduces former astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, who in 1995, he became the first African-American to walk in space, according to his NASA bio.

“This uniform is a thank you to our fans for their relentless support to the Astros and to growing our great community - we don’t see this as just a uniform, but as a movement for our city and we are excited to share it today,” said Anita Sehgal, senior vice president of communications and marketing for the Houston Astros in a statement.