Houston Astros
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The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They are in the Central Division of the National League.
- Founded: 1962 (National League expansion)
- 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.
- Home ballpark: Minute Maid Park, Houston (formerly known as Astros Field and Enron Field)
- Former ballparks: Colt Stadium, Houston Astrodome
- Uniform colors: Navy Blue, Burnt Orange, White, and pale Yellow
- Logo design: Red five-pointed star with the word "Astros' below it in script
- Wild Card titles won (1): 2004
- Division titles won (7): 1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
- National League pennants won (0): none
- World Series championships won (0): none
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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 Guisti, Denny LeMaster)
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- In 2004 the Astros took the National League wild card title and subsequently beat the Atlanta Braves in 5 games in the National League Division Series to advance to the National League Championship Series for the third time (they were previously in the NLCS in 1980 & 1986 respectively), where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in 7 games.
Players of note
Baseball Hall of Famers
Current stars
- Brad Ausmus (C)
- Brandon Backe (SP)
- Jeff Bagwell (1B)
- Carlos Beltrán (CF)
- Craig Biggio (LF)
- Lance Berkman (RF)
- Raúl Chávez (C)
- Roger Clemens (SP)
- Morgan Ensberg (3B)
- Adam Everett (SS)
- Chad Harville (RP)
- Carlos Hernández (SP)
- Mike Gallo (RP)
- Jeff Kent (2B)
- Jason Lane (OF)
- Brad Lidge (RP)
- Dan Miceli (RP)
- Wade Miller (SP)
- Pete Munro (SP)
- Darren Oliver (SP)
- Roy Oswalt (SP)
- Andy Pettitte (SP)
- Jose Vizcaíno (IF)
- David Weathers (RP)
Not to be forgotten
- Moises Alou
- Enos Cabell
- Ken Caminiti
- José Cruz, Sr.
- Steve Finley
- Art Howe
- Joe Niekro
- J.R. Richard
- Mike Scott
- Johnny Temple
- Dickie Thon
- Billy Wagner
- Bob Watson
Retired numbers
- 25 Jose Cruz Sr.
- 32 Jim Umbricht
- 33 Mike Scott
- 34 Nolan Ryan
- 40 Don Wilson
- 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball)
- 49 Larry Dierker
Minor league affiliates
- Round Rock Express (AAA, Pacific Coast League)
- Corpus Christi Hooks (AA, Texas League)
- Salem Avalanche (High-A, Carolina League)
- Lexington Legends (A, South Atlantic League)
- Tri-City Valley Cats (Short-Season A, New York-Penn League)
- Greeneville Astros (Rookie, Appalachian League)
External links
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