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What was the name of the Houston Astros before?
The Houston Colt .45s
When did Houston get their first pro baseball team?
1962 Houston Colt 45s
Who used to be called the Colt 45's in the MLB?
That was the Houston Astros who were known as the Colt 45s between 1962-1964, their first three years in the National League. When they moved into the Astrodome for the 1965 season, they changed their name to the Astros.
What city did the Mets form in?
New York. The Mets joined the National League along with the other expansion team, the Houston Colt 45s (later the Astros) in 1962.
Who has the most wins against the Houston Astros?
Since the Houston franchise joined the National League in 1962 -- they are now in the American League -- the Cincinnati Reds have beaten the Colt .45s/Astros 443 times in 845 games.
How did the Houston astros get their logo?
They originally were called the Houston Colt .45s in 1962 and changed their name to the Houston Astros in 1965 when they started playing in the Houston Astrodome. The Astrodome was so-named because Houston is the center of the U.S. Space Program. The logo represents Texas the Lone Star State.
What teams did joe Morgan played for?
Houston Colt 45s/Astros from 1963-1971, Cincinnati Reds from 1972-1979, Houston Astros in 1980, San Francisco Giants from 1981-1982, Philadelphia Phillies in 1983, Oakland Athletics in 1984.
What was the name of the Houston Astros home ballpark in 2000 and 2001?
The Astros entered the National League in 1962 as the Houston Colt 45s. The name was changed to Astros in 1965 when the team moved into the Astrodome.
Who was first Dominican born Pitcher to throw a no hitter in the majors?
Juan Marichal (born in Laguna Verde, Monte Cristi) for the San Francisco Giants against the Houston Colt 45s on June 15, 1963.
Who is the only MLB pitcher to throw a complete game no hitter and LOOSE the game?
Ken Johnson of the Houston Colt 45s (now Astros) on April 23, 1964 against the Cincinnati Reds, losing 1-0. The Reds run came in the 9th inning on a two-base error, ground out advancing the runner, and another error.
What is the value of a Dakota cal 45 colt?
There are 7 different Dakota 45s. Tell us which one.
When and where did baseball player Lou Limmer play?
Lou Limmer debuted on April 22, 1951, playing for the Philadelphia Athletics at Shibe Park; he played his final game on September 26, 1954, playing for the Philadelphia Athletics at Connie Mack Stadium.
