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1992:
McLane is formally introduced as the new owner of the Astros and the master lease for the Astrodome, Astrohall and Astroarena properties on November 9
Two separate companies are formed, the Houston Astros Baseball Club and Astrodome USA
McLane is inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame
1995:
McLane is inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame
1996:
On November 5, Harris County voters approve the construction of a new ballpark in downtown Houston
1997:
Astros win first of three straight NL Central titles
Construction begins on the new ballpark on November 1
McLane receives the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement
McLane receives an Honorary Doctorate from Michigan State University
1998:
Astros set a franchise record for wins by going 102-60 en route to their second consecutive NL Central title
McLane receives the Herbert Hoover Award from Food Distributors International
1999:
An agreement is reached with Enron Corporation on April 7 for naming rights to the new ballpark, Enron Field
Astros win third consecutive NL Central title
2000:
Enron Field is opened in downtown Houston
The Astros in Action Foundation is formed
McLane receives the Father of the Year Award from the Houston Community Partners
2001:
Astros win fourth NL Central title in franchise history
Astros named Organization of the Year by Baseball America, TOPPS, SportsTicker and Baseball Weekly
2002:
McLane receives the Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership Houston
On June 5, the ballpark is renamed Minute Maid Park after an agreement is reached with Minute Maid Company
2004:
Astros host the MLB All-Star Game at Minute Maid Park
Astros earn Wild Card berth, advance to National League Championship Series
McLane receives the Silver Buffalo Award from the Boy Scouts of America
2005:
Astros rally from 15-30 record to earn historic Wild Card berth
Astros win first National League Pennant in franchise history
Astros host first World Series game played in the state of Texas
McLane is the recipient of NASA's Public Service Award
Scott and White Memorial Hospital creates the Elizabeth and Drayton McLane Jr. Chair in Health and Wellness
2008:
McLane, the Astros In Action Foundation, and Astros players and staff combine to make a $1 million donation to the Hurricane Ike Relief Fund
McLane receives the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service
McLane receives the Ethical Leadership Award from the University of St. Thomas
McLane receives the Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise Award from Dallas Baptist University
2009:
Michigan St. University names its new baseball field McLane Baseball Stadium after Drayton and wife, Elizabeth, contribute $4 million toward the new facility
2010:
McLane receives the "Regent Emeritus" title from Baylor University
Astros open new Latin American Home in the Dominican Republic
Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy is opened in North Houston
Astros reach 30-million fan mark at Minute Maid Park
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