Now that the Houston Astros are the ALDS champs, they move one step closer to a repeat of last year’s epic World Series Win. With the ALCS series tied one game apiece against the Boston Red Sox, what better way to show that Astros spirit than by snapping a selfie next to seven awesome murals around this Texas town?
With games 3, 4, and 5 of the series coming back to Minute Maid Park starting Tuesday, October 16, there’s no better time to do a little sightseeing and take a photo next to some of the beautiful murals around town highlighting this beloved team and players. If you happen to be one of the lucky few with tickets, you can scratch three of those murals off your bucket list as they are perfectly displayed inside Minute Maid.
1. Art by Franky, Minute Maid Park Mural
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Unveiled March of 2017, this mural created by street artist Franky Cardona pays homage to the legends of yesterday from this Houston Astros team and the different uniforms worn throughout the years. You’ll find this mural inside Minute Maid Park in the Home Run Alley portion. It’s part of their center field renovations honoring the past.
2. Donkeeboy, Minute Maid Park Mural
Photo: Jessica Riojas
This beautiful mural painted by Alex Roman, Jr. (A.K.A. Donkeeboy) also graces the ballpark’s Home Run Alley. Making its debut on May 31, 2018, the mural was created by Roman along with the assistance of two students from the Art Institute of Houston. It honors the players of past alongside the hometown heroes of today’s team. Players featured include Nolan Ryan, Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and George Springer.
3. Opie Otterstad, Minute Maid Park Mural
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Another impressive mural found along the walls of Minute Maid Park is by local artist Opie Otterstad, who was commissioned by the Astros to commemorate the 2017 World Series championship. Standing 25-feet wide and 10-feet tall, it is located by the stairs of section 207. It captures the epic moment beautifully as the player’s excitement shines through after just winning the championship.
4. Skeez-181, Astros Mural
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Located on East 20th Street in the Heights near Birds Barbershop is another colorful mural celebrating the 2017 World Series Championship by the Houston Astros. Street art at its best, this mural is by the artist Skeez-181 and showcases the players Dallas Keuchel, Jose Altuve, George Springer, and Carlos Correa with the World Series trophy embracing the city.
5. Donkeeboy, Astros Mural
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The popular eatery, FM Kitchen and Bar, located in the Rice Military area of Houston, is now home to another must-see Astros mural painted by the artist Donkeeboy. This one features their beloved mascot Orbit and Jose Altuve as they ride the historic Minute Maid Park train. It was unveiled in April of 2018.
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Nestled along the walls of a family-owned, youth baseball facility called The Cage, found in the Greater Heights neighborhood of Houston, is another impressive mural from Art by Franky. This mural proudly displays some fan favorites among the players such as Carlos Correa, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and George Springer.
7. Taqueria Laredo Astros Mural
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A silhouette outline of the Houston skyline painted with the traditional Astros rainbow colors lines the fence along Taqueria Laredo in Northside Houston to showcase the newest Mural that has popped up in celebration of the World Series Champs. Created by local artist Erik Martinez, it’s the perfect backdrop for that selfie showcasing your love for the team.
