HOUSTON — Fifty years ago, a group of American astronauts accomplished what no man had ever done: walked on the moon and returned home safely.
In honor of the voyage, the Astros' will be hosting an Apollo 11 Night on Monday, July 22 when they take on the Oakland Athletics.
The 'Stros will be wearing special Apollo 11 on-field caps during the game, according to Mike Acotsa, the authentication manager and historian for the Houston Astros.
The special theme night will also feature a replica statue of Neil Armstrong's 1969 spacesuit from the Apollo 11 Mission - located in Center Field at the Budweiser Brew House.
There will also be a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong's son, Rick Armstrong, and a NASA Mobile Exhibit and Space Exploration Vehicle available for interaction.
If that's not enough, you can purchase an Orbit, "Moon Landing" Bobblehead for just $35.
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