In fact, some of the Astros limited partners threatened a lawsuit and brought about a re-organization with the result that two other directors ended up on equal footing with McMullen. The Astros made the playoffs in 1981 before experiencing a slide that did not end until 1986.
In reality, some of the Astros limited partners initiated a lawsuit and led to a reorganization, resulting in two other directors sharing equal standing with McMullen. The Astros made the playoffs in 1981 before experiencing a decline that did not end until 1986.