JUPITER, FL - MARCH 07: The Houston Astros logo on the arm of their jersey during a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 7, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros announced Wednesday that former infielder Denis Menke passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
On Wednesday, the Houston Astros were saddened to announce the death of former infielder, Denis Menke. The two-time All-Star shortstop played for the Astros from 1968-1971, 1974, where he played alongside the late, great Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan.