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No, the Houston Astros were not an expansion team; they were established in 1962 as the Colt .45s and changed their name to the Astros in 1965. They were one of the original teams in the National League when it expanded to ten teams. The franchise has since become a prominent team in Major League Baseball, winning multiple championships.
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Who is the worst team in the MLB?
the Houston Astros
What were the previous names of the Houston Astros baseball team?
Before the the Houston baseball organizatin decided to call their team the Houston Astros they were the Colt 45's. They were the Colts from 1962 until 1965 when they started playing in the Astrodome.
Where is the Astrodome and who played there?
Houston, Texas ... The Houston Astros MLB team and Houston Oilers NFL team called the Astrodome home.
What major league baseball team used to be called the Colt 45's?
The expansion team the Houston Colt .45's existed from 1962-1964, and in 1965 the name was changed 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.
What is the best baseball team in the US?
The Houston Astros are the best
Which team has most blown saves in 2011?
houston astros
Where can you find the rosters for the Houston Astros to get a list of all the players from the 1970s and 1980s?
Click on the 'Houston Astros' Rosters' link on this page to see the rosters of all Astros team from their inception in 1962.
Which team have the Houston Astros won the most games against?
Braves
Who owned the Houston Astros baseball team?
George W. Bush
What was the name of the Houston ball team when it first started in 1962?
Astros
What year were the Houston Astros founded?
The club was initially founded in 1962 as the Houston Colt .45's and defeated the Chicago Cubs in their first game, 11-2 on April 10. In 1965, the Colt .45's changed their name to the Houston Astros, and played baseball's first indoor game at the Astrodome on April 9, defeating the New York Yankees 2-1 in an exhibition game. So, to answer the question, the "Astros" debuted on April 9, 1965 though the Houston team had been in place for 3 years. The Astros first season in MLB was in 1962.
