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Sunday, July 27, 2008

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.

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)
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 (0): none
Division titles won (7): 1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
National League pennants won (0): none
World Series championships won (0): none

Table of contents
1 Franchise history
2 Players of note

Franchise history

  • to be written

Players of note

Baseball Hall of Famers

Current stars

Not to be forgotten

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