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John Lambert donates Astros flag after traveling to 100 countries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

John Lambert donates Astros flag after traveling to 100 countries

Summary

John Lambert donated a Houston Astros flag he took to over 100 countries to the team on September 16, 2026. The flag, featuring the Tequila Sunrise design, accompanied Lambert on a 16-month journey after he cashed in part of his 401K. He reflected on his life during the pandemic before embarking on this extensive trek, seeking to connect with his roots through the flag. The Astros plan to frame the flag for display. Lambert’s travels included various iconic global landmarks and interactions with other Astros fans, which he documented with photographs and tattoos representing each country visited.

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Key Details

•Lambert took the flag on a 150,000-mile journey.
•He visited famous locations like the Eiffel Tower and Egyptian pyramids.
•The flag has signatures from Astros fans he met abroad.
•Astros plan to frame the flag for display at their facility.
•Lambert reminisced about his childhood attending games at the Astrodome.

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John Lambert and his trusty Astros flag have seen some of the world's most famous places from the Eiffel Tower to the Egyptian pyramids. Now, the diehard fan has donated his flag to the team.
— Yahoo Sports

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