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The Astros will retire uniform No. 24 of three-time All-Star outfielder Jimmy Wynn, who spent 11 of his 15 major league seasons in Houston, during a ceremony July 8 before a game against the Dodgers. Wynn, nicknamed the “Toy Cannon” for his power despite his 5-foot-9 frame, played with first the Colt .45s and then the Astros from 1963 to ’73 in Houston before being traded to the Dodgers. He played for L.A. for two seasons and was named to the All-Star team both years. Here are some of Wynn’s biggest seasons:

*--* Year AB 2B HR RBI Average * 1967 594 29 37 107 249 * 1968 542 23 26 67 269 * 1969 495 17 33 87 269 * 1970 554 32 27 88 282 * 1974 535 17 32 108 271

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