Biography

Jose Cruz was born on August 8, 1947 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.

Number 25 jersey with the Houston Astros

Led the Astros to their first ever division title in 1980.

Was active in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1988, spending most of his career with the Houston Astros, but played for the St. Louis Cardinals for the first five seasons of his career and the New York Yankees for his last.

Won two Silver Slugger Awards.

Was a two-time all star who hit .300 or higher six times.