Top 5 Coolest Astros of All-Time

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Houston Astros, Jose Cruz
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3. Jose Cruz (1975-1987)

The argument can be made that he was a key player in making the rainbow jersey so cool during the ’70s and ’80s. Let’s be honest, is there anything more intimidating to a pitcher than the entire crowd saying “Cruuuuuuz” in unison as the opposing batter comes to the plate? His swagger continues to this day, as a public sighting of him at the “Juice Box” leads to fans, both young and old, breaking out into “Cruuuuuuz”.