President George H. W. Bush remembered for his love of Houston sports

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the world mourns the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, athletes in Houston are honoring 41.

President Bush was an avid Houston sports fan and enjoyed watching the Houston Astros play, in his faithful section, directly behind home plate.

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