45th Anniversary Fitted: New Era’s Glow In The Dark Astros Tribute Celebrates Franchise Milestones

New Era has dropped something truly special for Astros collectors with this Glow In the Dark Cerulean Blue Houston Astros Star Bottom 45th Anniversary Side Patch 59FIFTY Fitted. This stunning piece from exclusive_fitted combines the classic appeal of cerulean blue with an eye-catching glow-in-the-dark feature and commemorates the rich history of Houston’s beloved franchise. The 45th anniversary side patch serves as a tribute to the Astros’ journey from their early days as the Colt .45s to becoming one of baseball’s most storied franchises.

Speaking of franchise milestones, the Astros have had some remarkable anniversary celebrations throughout their history. During their Silver Anniversary season in 1986, they literally turned golden by winning 96 games, a franchise record at the time, with rookie manager Hal Lanier earning Manager of the Year honors. That same year, Mike Scott became Houston’s first-ever Cy Young Award winner, leading the league with a 2.22 ERA and 306 strikeouts. Even their 50th anniversary in 2012 had its memorable moments, despite setting a franchise record with 107 losses, they remarkably finished strong going 15-15 in their final 30 games before transitioning to the American League.

What makes this fitted truly collector-worthy is how it captures the essence of the Astros’ rich anniversary traditions while offering that unique glow-in-the-dark feature that sets it apart from standard releases. At $49.99, this 59FIFTY represents both the franchise’s storied past and its bright future, making it a must-have piece for any serious Astros fitted collection.