The Corpus Christi Hooks are a minor league baseball team of the Texas League, and are the Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and are named for the city's association with fishing. The team's ownership group is headed by Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan; the team's CEO, Reid Ryan, is Nolan's oldest son. The Hooks play their home games at Whataburger Field, which opened in 2005 and is located on Corpus Christi's waterfront.
Read more about Corpus Christi Hooks: Franchise History, The Move To Corpus Christi, 2006 Championship Team, Post Championship, Notable Hooks That Played in The Major Leagues, Rivalry With Missions, Roster
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And she wepeth both nyght and day.
And by that beddes side ther stondith a ston,
‘Corpus Christi’wretyn theron.”
—Unknown. Corpus Christi Carol (l. 11–14)
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And she wepeth both nyght and day.
And by that beddes side ther stondith a ston,
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