Houston MLB team changes from Colt .45s to Astros on Dec. 1, 1964
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When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston sports team names
Happy 50th, Houston Astros — formerly 'Colt .45s,' almost 'Stars
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Houston MLB team changes from Colt .45s to Astros on Dec. 1, 1964 - ABC13 Houston
When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston sports team names
When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston sports team names