Buddy Bell

Buddy Bell came to Houston through a trade with the Reds in June 1988; towards the end of December he would be released. He ended up signing with the Rangers to finish out his playing days the following year.

As player
• Cleveland Indians (1972–1978)
• Texas Rangers (1979–1985)
• Cincinnati Reds (1985–1988)
• Houston Astros (1988)
• Texas Rangers (1989)

As manager
• Detroit Tigers (1996–1998)
• Colorado Rockies (2000–2002)
• Kansas City Royals (2005–2007)

• 5x All-Star selection (1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984)
• 6x Gold Glove Award winner (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984)
• Silver Slugger Award winner (1984)
• 1988 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award