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ESPN.com, November 14, 2011
...surprise given how lousy the team had been a year earlier, when it actually won five fewer games. Larry Dierker was a color commentator for the Astros for 18 seasons before gaining the manager's job in 1997. He enjoyed tremendous success, winning four...
Cleveland Advocate, October 2, 2011
...0 comments The speaker at the April Sound Men’s Club in September was Larry Dierker, former Houston Astros star pitcher and manager. Larry was born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Hollywood, Calif. and was drafted by the Colt .45s at the age of 17...
Yahoo! Sports, February 28, 2012
...Jimmy Winn 24, Jose Cruz 25, Jim Umbrict 32, Mike Scott 33, Nolan Ryan 34, Don Wilson 40, Larry Dierker 49 Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Molitor 4, Robin Yount 19, Rollie Fingers 34, Hank Aaron 44 Pittsburgh Pirates: Billy Meyer 1, Ralph Kiner 4, Willie...
Houston Chronicle, February 24, 2012
...was a beacon off the field as well. Something tells me his Astros’ story has not yet ended. Larry Dierker. Yep, he’ll get plenty of votes for the top slot, and should. Star pitcher, broadcaster and perhaps the best manager the organization has known,...
Houston Chronicle, February 23, 2012
...was a beacon off the field as well. Something tells me his Astros’ story has not yet ended. Larry Dierker. Yep, he’ll get plenty of votes for the top slot, and should. Star pitcher, broadcaster and perhaps the best manager the organization has known,...
Houston Chronicle, February 17, 2012
...in 2013 and also the best broadcasters on the air." Postolos didn't offer any names, but Larry Dierker, Kevin Bass and Norm Miller, among others, have radio experience. Craig Biggio, Shane Reynolds and Jeff Bagwell could be other possibilities. Whether...
Houston Chronicle, February 17, 2012
...in 2013 and also the best broadcasters on the air." Postolos didn't offer any names, but Larry Dierker, Kevin Bass and Norm Miller, among others, have radio experience. Craig Biggio, Shane Reynolds and Jeff Bagwell could be other possibilities. Whether...
Houston Astros, February 16, 2012
...HOUSTON -- Astros owner Jim Crane said Wednesday he plans to renew the personal services contract of team icon Craig Biggio, who has served as a special assistant to the general manager since his retirement following the 2007 season. Biggio has been...
Houston Press, February 15, 2012
...used to be able to steer him back to the game, or get out the details themselves. But Larry Dierker became the manager. Jim Deshaies got pushed out of the radio booth. Alan Ashby was great about slipping in what actually just happened on the field, and...
