Dean Stone - Timeline
Astros Trades & Transactions
Nov 27 1961 - drafted Dean Stone(P) from StL-N in 1961 Rule V Draft
Jun 22 1962 - traded Dean Stone(P) to Chi-A for Russ Kemmerer(P)
This Date in Astros History
Apr 12 1962 - Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0
. It's a three-hit effort and caps a series sweep in their inaugural homestand. At 3-0, they are tied with Giants atop the National League standings.