Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker Fulfills 50 Year Tradition Before Critical Atlanta Braves Showdown

Soul food is comforting, hearty, and filled with love and memories. For different people, that may mean different dishes or cuisines. The Houston Astros manager has a favorite soul food cafe in Atlanta that he visits whenever he’s in or around the city. Most recently, Baker visited the same cafe while with the Astros on an away series against the Atlanta Braves. 

Notably, the Astros skipper has visited this same cafe for more than 50 years, dating back to his playing days with the Braves. This most recent visit was a walk down memory lane and a stop for some great food.

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker visits The Busy Bee while in Atlanta

Dusty Baker has been visiting The Busy Bee cafe for more than 50 years, dating back to the early 1970s. He started eating there during his playing days with the Braves and while he was Hank Aaron’s protege. It’s become a habit, and he makes a visit to the cafe every time he’s in the city. Most recently, he stopped by to pick up some food for the coaching staff and players, according to The Athletic’s David O’Brien. The Astros are currently in the middle of a critical away series against the Braves.

According to O’Brien, “Baker, manager of the World Series champion Houston Astros, stopped by the Busy Bee on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Saturday to pick up lunch for himself and many Astros players and coaches”. This was a wholesome moment as Baker enjoyed a trip down memory lane and some good soul food. 

Read More: 73-Year-Old Dusty Baker Reveals How Ex-POTUS Barack Obama and Snoop Dogg Made Houston Astros’ 2022 World Series Win More Special

But despite the sweet moment and nostalgia, the Astros’ manager is in a difficult spot along with the team’s new General Manager Dana Brown. The defending champs are not performing up to expectations thus far.

The Astros have started the season with up-and-down results

2023 has been a difficult season for the Houston Astros thus far. They have struggled to consistently win games and currently own an 11-10 win-loss record. Furthermore, they are second in the AL West. It will be interesting to see how the defending world champions overcome this subpar start to the season. Furthermore, they have a tough matchup against the Braves coming up.

Watch This Story: From Black Betsy To Wonder Boy: Baseball’s Most Iconic Bats

What do you think about Astros manager Dusty Baker visiting The Easy Bee cafe in Atlanta? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!