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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.

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

Houston Astros Baseball Hall of Famers

  • Nellie Fox
  • Eddie Mathews
  • Joe Morgan
  • Robin Roberts
  • Nolan Ryan
  • Don Sutton


    • Houston Astros Retired numbers

  • 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball)


    • Cy Young Award Winners

  • 1986 Mike Scott


    • Most Valuable Players

  • 1994 Jeff Bagwell


    • Rookie Of the Year

  • 1991 Jeff Bagwell


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