Former ABC13 sports director Bob Allen to be inducted into Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Bob Allen spent nearly 40 years as sports director at ABC13 before his death last year.

On Thursday, the Houston Astros announced that Allen will take his place on the Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor.

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He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation which helps children suffering from cancer.

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