Story behind John Lambert's Houston Astros flag he took to 100 countries before donating it to team
John Lambert and his trusty Astros flag have seen some of the world's most famous places from the Eiffel Tower to the Egyptian pyramids. Now, the diehard fan has donated his flag to the team.
John Lambert, a 56-year-old from Beaumont, Texas, decided to take an Astros flag to over 100 countries after his early semi-retirement. The flag, featuring the Tequila Sunrise design, accompanied him on a 16-month, 150,000-mile journey. Lambert, who has long been a devoted Astros fan, wanted the flag to serve as a reminder of his hometown and the team's journey through both good and bad times.
The flag was with him for nearly two years, and even gained signatures from Astros fans around the world. Upon returning to Houston, he donated the flag to the team, which plans to frame it and place it somewhere in the stadium. Lambert's tattoos, which cover his legs and arms, are filled with the abbreviations of every country he visited during his trip, allowing him to relive the memories of his travels.
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