To read the full text of the interview with Larry Dierker by Joe Pratt that appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
A Conversation with Mr. Astro, Larry Dierker and Joe Pratt
American Legion, Astrodome, Astros, Astroturf, Bill Brown, Bill James, Bob Gibson, Bob Smith, Boog Powell, Candlestick Park, Claude Osteen, Colt .45 Stadium, Colt .45s, Colt League, Craig Biggio, Dewayne Staats, Don Drysdale, Frank Howard, Gene Elston, Houston Buffs, Jeff Bagwell, Jersey Village, Jim Owens, Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Edwards, Jose Cruz, Juan Marichal, Kevin Brown, Kevin Millwood, Larry Dierker, Lee May, Little League, Mickey Mantle, Milo Hamilton, Minute Maid Park, Moises Alou, Nolan Ryan, Pony League, R. E. Smith, Reggie Smith, Richard Hidalgo, Roger Craig, Roy Hofheinz, Rusty Staub, Spec Richardson, St. Louis Cardinals, Vince Scully, Warren Spahn, Willie Mays, Willie Stargell