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Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They are in the Central Division of the National League.
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Founded: 1962 (National League expansion)
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Formerly known as: Houston Colt .45s (1962-1964). The team changed its name to the Astros when the team began to play in the Houston Astrodome in 1965.
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Home ballpark: Minute Maid Park, Houston (formerly known as Astros Field and Enron Field)
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Former ballparks: Colt Stadium, Houston Astrodome
- Uniform colors: Brick red, black and sand
- Logo design: Red five-pointed star with the word "Astros" below it in script
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Wild Card titles won (1): 2004
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Division titles won (7): 1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
- National League pennants won (0): none
- World Series championships won (0): none
Franchise history
- 1960s
- On October 17th, 1960 , Judge Roy Hofheinz and the ownership group from Houston is awarded a franchise in the ten-team National League, called the Houston Colt .45s who begin play on April 10, 1962 . On April 9, 1965, the Houston Colt .45s become the Houston Astros and inaugurate indoor baseball in the Astrodome. The franchise's first decade displayed some great hitters (Joe Morgan, Jimmy Wynn ) and many great pitchers (Bob Bruce , Ken Johnson , Mike Cuellar, Don Wilson , Larry Dierker , Dave Giusti , Denny LeMaster )
- 1970s
- The Astros first don the "rainbow uniforms" that stay with them with some variation through 1992. Nolan Ryan joins the team in 1979.
- 1980s
- The Astros make the playoffs in 1981, and again in 1986, culminating in a wild 16-inning loss to the eventual champion New York Mets. Nolan Ryan is sent to the Texas Rangers in 1989, considered too old by then-owner John McMullen. After pitching one for Houston, Ryan would pitch two more no-hitters for the Rangers in the early 90s to achieve a grand total of 7. This is three more than anyone else in major league history.
- 1990s
- After finishing second in their division in 1994, 1995, and 1996, the Astros won consecutive division titles in 1997, 1998, and 1999. Each of these titles was followed by a first round playoff ejection, twice at the hands of the Atlanta Braves.
- 2000s
Players of note
Current roster (updated on April 17, 2005)
Not to be forgotten
Retired numbers
External links
Last updated: 05-20-2005 03:47:03
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