Ron Willis - Timeline

Astros Trades & Transactions

Aug 8, 1969:

Paid cash to StL-N for Ron Willis(P). Willis was returned to StL on Oct 15

This Date in Astros History

Nov 21, 1977:

Ron Willis dies in Memphis, TN at age 34 in an auto accident. A midseason purchase from St. Louis, the righthander sees action in three games with the Astros in 1969. He is returned to the Cardinals at the end of the season.