Former Orioles player and retired Astros first base coach Rich Dauer talks after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (Eduardo A. Encina, Baltimore Sun video)
Rich Dauer still struggles putting together the pieces of the day he nearly died. It was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of a 44-year career as a player and coach, celebrating the Houston Astros’ first World Series championship in the franchise’s history.
Dauer — who played parts of nine seasons with some great Orioles teams, including the 1983 championship team — remembers the Astros’ parade ride through the streets of Houston, recording some of it on his phone.