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.

Related Topics:
Major League Baseball - Houston, Texas - National League

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:Founded: 1962 (National League expansion)

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1962 - National League

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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.

Related Topics:
1962 - 1964 - Houston Astrodome - 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

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Colt Stadium - Houston Astrodome

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:Uniform colors: Brick red, black and sand

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:Logo design: Red five-pointed star with the word "Astros" below it in script

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:Playoff appearances (9): 1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005

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1980 - 1981 - 1986 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2001 - 2004 - 2005

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:Wild Card titles won (2): 2004, 2005

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2004 - 2005

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:Division titles won (6): 1980, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001

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1980 - 1986 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2001

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:National League pennants won (0): none

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:World Series championships won (0): none

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See also: Lone Star Shootout

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