Houston Astros

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

2.1 Baseball Hall of Famers
2.2 Current stars
2.3 Not to be forgotten
2.4 Retired numbers
2.5 External links