The 1962 Houston Colt .45s were an expansion team in American Major League Baseball 's National League, and 1962 was the first season in franchise history. Harry Craft was Houston's first manager. The .45s finished eighth among the National League 's ten teams with a record of 64-96, 36½ games behind the league champion San Francisco Giants . The Houston Colt 45s were among the original eight teams to join Major League Baseball in 1962. The team was founded by entrepreneur and oilman Roy Hofheinz, who wanted to bring major league baseball to his home state of Texas. The team played their first game on April 10th against the Chicago Cubs at Colt Stadium near downtown Houston.
When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston
The Astros were established as the Houston Colt .45s and entered the National League as an expansion team in 1962 along with the New York Mets. "On this date in 1962, the Houston Colt .45s make their MLB debut with an 11-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Colt Stadium; outfielder Román Mejías hits a pair of 3-run homers." - @HonestLarry1. The Houston Colt .45s became Houston's first major league baseball team and played from 1962 through the 1964 season. By 1965 the club changed its name to the Houston Astros. Image available on the Internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. Houston Colt .45s. On Dec. 1, 1964 the Houston Colt .45s officially changed the name of the team to the Houston Astros, a move that signaled a step into the future for the franchise, the city of Houston and a.
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Game Results Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month 1. Apr 10, HOU (1-0) beat CHC, 11-2 2. Apr 11, HOU (2-0) beat CHC, 2-0 3. Apr 12, HOU (3-0) beat CHC, 2-0 4. Apr 13, HOU (3-1) lost to PHI, 2-3 5. Apr 14, HOU (3-2) lost to PHI, 0-3 6. Apr 17, HOU (4-2) beat NYM, 5-2 7. On September 27, 1963, the Houston Colt .45's (64-95) were entering the first game of a final three-game home series versus the New York Mets (50-109). They were also on a four-game winning streak and a sweep of the Mets would give them their longest winning streak of the season, surpassing a six-game stretch from May 10 to 14. The Houston Colt .45s Baseball Club 1962-1964 1962 was a magical year in Houston, Texas: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CAME TO TOWN! The new expansion team of the National League was named THE HOUSTON COLT .45s. but in the hearts of their loyal fans, the Colt .45s were always Number One! The Houston Colt .45's were an expansion franchise that began play in the National League in 1962. They played at Colt Stadium, once described by journalists as a "mosquito-infested swamp," and never finished higher than eighth place in three seasons.
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Colt Stadium was a Major League baseball stadium that formerly stood in Houston, Texas. It was the temporary home of the expansion Houston Colt .45s for their first three seasons ( 1962 - 1964) while the Astrodome was being built, just to the south of it. After its use in Houston, it was dismantled and moved for use in two Mexican cities. Houston In fact, there are very few folks who seem to have fond memories of Colt Stadium, the three-year home of the expansion Houston Colt .45s. Seating: 32,601 (1962), 33,010 (1964) Original Cost: $2.
Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique set of rosters not easily found on the Internet. Included, where data is available, is a 1963 Houston Colt .45s Opening Day starters list, a 1963 Houston Colt .45s salary list, a 1963 Houston Colt .45s uniform number breakdown and a 1963 Houston Colt .45s primary starters list: The 1962 Houston Colt .45s played 160 games during the regular season, won 64 games, lost 96 games, and finished in eighth position. They played their home games at Colt Stadium (Park Factors: 93/95) where 924,456 fans witnessed their 1962 Colt .45s finish the season with a .400 winning percentage.
When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston
A 1962 Houston Colt .45s schedule with dates for every regular season game played, opponents faced, a final score, and a cumulative record for the 1962 season. Data from the 1962 Houston Colt .45s schedule includes home and road winning percentages, monthly win-loss data, team versus team totals, and score related splits. The 1964 Houston Colt .45s played 162 games during the regular season, won 66 games, lost 96 games, and finished in ninth position. They played their home games at Colt Stadium (Park Factors: 94/97) where 725,773 fans witnessed their 1964 Colt .45s finish the season with a .407 winning percentage. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique.
