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Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas.

Founded: 1962
Formerly known as: the "Colt 45s", 1962-1963. The team changed its name to the Astros when the team began to play in the Houston Astrodome[?] in 1964.
Home ballpark: Minute Maid Park[?], Houston (formerly 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
League pennants won: none
World Series championships won: none

Franchise history

Players of note

Baseball Hall of Famers:

Current stars:

Not to be forgotten:

Retired numbers:

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