2007-07-09 13:56:55 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It's in memory of Darryl Kile a pitcher for the Astros who passed away a couple of years ago.
2007-07-09 14:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by leafs 71 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is for Daryle Kile. There's a small black & white DK sign under the 1997 NL Central Division Champions banner to honor his passing.
Daryle Kile was drafted by the Houston Astros and played his first 7 years with the Team. 1997 was the last year he played for the Astros helping them get to the playoffs for the first time in 11 years. After 1997 playoffs he became a free agent signing with Colorado and then later traded to St. Louis.
So even though he wasn't with the team when he past away, his death still had an impact on the Houston Astros organization.
2007-07-09 14:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Pat W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sign is in honor of former pitcher Darryl Kile, an Astros draft pick (1987) who played for the team from 1991-97. He was with the St. Louis Cardinals on a visit to the Chicago Cubs when he died in his hotel room from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2002. He still had a lot of friends in Houston, and the team felt it was appropriate to honor him with the plaque. The Cardinals also have a plaque for him, which has been moved to the new park.
In addition to many friends in baseball, Kile left behind his wife and three young children -- twins, age five at the time, and a baby son. While they should be set for life financially, those little ones never really got to know their daddy, and as a daddy myself that makes me sad for all of them.
2007-07-09 18:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the same thing as the DK at Busch Stadium. It's for Darryl Kile. Most remember him as a Cards pitcher but also played for the Astros.
2007-07-09 15:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by deadhead (Who Dat Nation) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Know....man that's pretty bad if it really is a sign for Darryl Kile
2007-07-09 14:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by bruce9610 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
daryl kyle played for the cardinals i thought
2007-07-09 14:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a advertisement for nitendo wii, it stands for donkey kong. not many ppl got it.
2007-07-09 14:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by dan s 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋