The Houston Colt .45s played there while the Astrodome was built, from 1962-1964. The Houston Astros' exclusive bobblehead of the month for May was Cole 45, featuring Gerrit Cole in a Colt 45 uniform.

Since the Astros are looking utterly dismal, let's glance back when things could be worse -- at least you're not sweltering in direct sunlight on ...

He played a little over four seasons in Houston before being traded to California in 1965. Spangler hit .265 for the Colt .45s/Astros.

This season will be the 50th anniversary for the Houston Astros and one of the ways they will be remembering the team's history is with Flashback Fridays. The team will be wearing different ...

The Astros were first called the Houston Colt .45s for the first three years of the franchise’s existence.

The Houston Astros mark 57 years since changing their name from the Houston Colt .45s back on Dec. 1, 1964.

The Astros/Colt .45s have only been around for 61 seasons. In the grand scheme of things, that isn’t a terribly long time to have fielded an abundance of all-time greats at the position, so do ...

As the Astros commemorate their 50th anniversary this season, the Chronicle periodically will count down 50 moments that shaped the franchise. 1 The moment: Colt .45s win their inaugural game.

Established in 1962 under the name Houston Colt .45s, the franchise underwent a rebranding to become the Astros in 1965. This name change coincided with the inauguration of the Astrodome ...

Introducing your 2022 World Series champions, the Houston Colt .45s! If that doesn't ring a bell, it's because the Houston Astros were originally named the Colt .