Astros to induct Alan Ashby and Phil Garner into Hall of Fame today
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Alan Ashby and Phil Garner will be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame tonight at Daikin Park, prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at 6:10 p.m. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 5:35 p.m. Ashby, a former catcher and broadcaster, and Garner, a former player and manager, were selected by the Astros Hall of Fame committee. This induction adds to the franchise's Hall of Fame, which was established in 2019 and includes 28 previous members. Members of Garner's family will attend in honor of his posthumous induction following his passing earlier this year.
- •Induction ceremony begins at 5:35 p.m. at Daikin Park.
- •Ashby played for the Astros from 1979-1989 and later served as a broadcaster.
- •Garner played for the Astros from 1981-1987 and managed from 2004-2007.
- •This year's inductees increase the Hall of Fame membership to 30.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Late Phil Garner, Alan Ashby inducted into Houston Astros Hall of Fame. ' A great honor'
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Astros to Induct Alan Ashby, Phil Garner Into Hall of Fame Today
"Former Astros catcher and broadcaster Alan Ashby and former player and manager Phil Garner are set to be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame tonight at Daikin Park, prior to the 6:10 p.m. game vs. the Seattle Mariners. Ashby and Garner were elected by the Astros Hall of Fame committee, which consists of former Astros players, current front office […]
"Phil Garner's widow said his Astros Hall of Fame election made the former manager smile in the days before his death in the spring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:16 AMLate Phil Garner, Alan Ashby inducted into Houston Astros Hall of Fame. ' A great honor'
Phil Garner's widow said his Astros Hall of Fame election made the former manager smile in the days before his death in the spring.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:32 PMAstros to Induct Alan Ashby, Phil Garner Into Hall of Fame Today
Former Astros catcher and broadcaster Alan Ashby and former player and manager Phil Garner are set to be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame tonight at Daikin Park, prior to the 6:10 p.m. game vs. the Seattle Mariners. Ashby and Garner were elected by the Astros Hall of Fame committee, which consists of former Astros players, current front office […]
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