45s were an expansion team that set up shop at Colt Stadium south of the site where the Astrodome would be built. EXPLAINED: Why did AstroWorld close? Revisiting the Houston landmark and its legacy.
As the Astros switch from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park, a look at names of key stadiums in the Houston area: Astros Colt Stadium: Before the Astros were the Astros, they played as the Colt .45s in ...
The Houston Colt .45s, the first name of the team, opened their inaugural season at Colt Stadium, which was built as a temporary stadium while the Astrodome was being built. The Astrodome ...