Houston Astros - #OTD in 1962, the Houston Colt .45s play their first Major League game on April 10, defeating the Chicago Cubs 11-2.

Film clips of the Colt .45s in 1962

1962 Houston Colt 45s vs. Chicago Cubs Opening Day - Row One Brand

Houstorian on X: Today in 1962, the Houston Colt .45s play their 1st Major League game, beating Cubs 11-2. / X

1962 Houston Colt 45's First Series Game Program Colt Stadium

Houston Colts - Houston Press 1962-04-10

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs - July 1, 2004 - Sammy Sosa, Jon Leicester, Rey Ordonez, Mark Prior

Astros' top Opening Day moments

Houston Astros - #OTD in 1962, the Houston Colt .45s play

October 3, 1999: Astros clinch third consecutive NL Central title in Astrodome's last regular-season game – Society for American Baseball Research

1962 Houston Colt .45s V Cubs Inaugural Game Program 4/10 Colt Stadium 74175

Houston Colt 45's Team History

First Houston Baseball Game Ever Played - Colt .45s vs Chicago Cubs