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
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Franchise history
- to be written
Players of note
Baseball Hall of Famers
- Nellie Fox
- Eddie Mathews
- Joe Morgan
- Robin Roberts
- Nolan Ryan
- Don Sutton
Current stars
- Jeff Bagwell
- Craig Biggio
- Lance Berkman
- Richard Hidalgo
- Jeff Kent
- Wade Miller
- Roy Oswalt
- Andy Pettitte
Not to be forgotten
- Enos Cabell
- Jose Cruz Sr
- Art Howe
- Joe Niekro
- J. R. Richard
- Mike Scott
- Dickie Thon
- Billy Wagner
- Bob Watson
Retired numbers
- 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball)