You can’t live in Houston without knowing who Craig Biggio is. And you can’t live in Houston and be a sports fan without worshiping the ground Craig Biggio walks on. Why? Because baseball has never seen a tougher, scrappier, and more loyal player in its history. Craig doesn’t try, Craig GRINDS because he knows no other way to play the game. Craig Biggio came to The Show as an Astro, and 20 years later, he’s still an Astro. And last night, against the Colorado Rockies, Craig nailed his 3,000th hit. Well actually he later nailed his 3,001st hit as well, but it’s that 3,000 hit that put Craig in elite company, becoming only the 27th player in baseball history to rack up 3,000 hits in his playing career. Craig nailed his milestone hit off Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook, but got thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double. The irony? The guy who threw Biggio out was Willie Tavares, a longtime Astro who was just traded to the Rockies this year! As the color commentary guy said, “I guess Willie didn’t get a copy of the script.”
Congratulations, Craig, it couldn’t have happened to a better player, husband, father, and MAN.
And the best thing about Craig’s milestone? You will never EVER be able to put any clouds over it. I bet Barry Bonds wish he could say that…
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