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The Houston Astros kick off 2008 winter caravan
with a visit to Texas Children's Hospital

The Houston Astros kicked off its 2008 winter caravan by visiting patients at Texas Children's. The caravan visits kids in schools and hospitals and participates in other events across Texas.

Astros’ manager Cecil Cooper, pitchers Brandon Backe and Dave Borkowski, and mascot Junction Jack, along with Astros great Jimmy Wynn and broadcaster Bill Brown visited patients and their families, signed autographs and played ball.

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Patient Cody Price receives an autographed Astros’ mascot Junction Jack doll from Houston Astros great Jimmy Wynn while Astros’ manager Cecil Cooper (right) and pitcher Brandon Backe look on.
Astros’ manager Cecil Cooper greets patient Breasia Veal with Astros’ pitchers Brandon Backe and Dave Borkowski (right).
Junction Jack gives a knuckle greeting to patient Sakala Monae-Burnet as part of the Astros winter caravan visit.
Patient Erin Murphy enjoys a visit from the Houston Astros winter caravan team.
Astros visit kids at Texas Children's Hospital video.


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