| 1971 Houston Astros | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | West | |
| Ballpark | Astrodome | |
| City | Houston, Texas | |
| Record | 79–83 (.488) | |
| Divisional place | 5th | |
| Owners | Roy Hofheinz | |
| General managers | Spec Richardson | |
| Managers | Harry Walker | |
| Television | KTRK-TV | |
| Radio | KPRC (AM) (Gene Elston, Loel Passe) | |
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The 1971 Houston Astros season was a season in American baseball. The team finished tied for fourth in the National League West with a record of 79–83, 11 games behind the San Francisco Giants.
The Astros played 75 games that were decided by a one run margin, which is an all-time MLB record. In those games, the team had a record of 32–43.[1]