Club History
21 entries in the Houston Astros compendium.
Colt .45sThe original name of the Houston Astros, the Colt .45s brought Major League Baseball to Texas in 1962.Jim WynnThe Toy Cannon: A small-statured outfielder whose powerful bat redefined his legacy for the Houston Astros…Mike ScottAstros legend who won the 1986 Cy Young and threw a division-clinching no-hitter.Lance BerkmanFrom 'Big Puma' to Hall of Fame career: Lance Berkman's legacy with the Astros and beyond.Nolan RyanThe Ryan Express: MLB's all-time strikeout king and no-hit master.Brad LidgeFormer Astros closer who became a perfect 41-for-41 in saves for the Phillies in 2008.Roy OswaltFormer Astros ace and 2005 NLCS MVP.A.J. HinchManager of the Detroit Tigers; led the Houston Astros to the 2017 World Series title.Joe MorganHall of Fame second baseman and key member of the Big Red Machine.Ken JohnsonOne of only a few pitchers in MLB history to lose a complete-game no-hitter.Astrodome Opening DayThe day baseball went indoors and Houston found its name.Jeff Bagwell Rookie of the YearThe power-hitting first baseman who stunned the league and claimed Rookie of the Year honors in his debut…Houston Astros RebrandingFrom the frontier to the stars: the 1965 shift that defined a franchise.1997 National League Championship SeriesThe 1997 NLCS: Marlins outlast Braves in six games en route to World Series glory.Minute Maid Park EraFrom the Astrodome's shadow to a new downtown dynasty, where the train rolls and championships are won.Lance Berkman MVP SeasonA six-time All-Star and World Series champion, Lance Berkman was a cornerstone of the Astros' 'Killer B's'…2005 World Series ChampionshipThe 2005 World Series: A heartbreaking sweep that denied Houston its first championship, as the Chicago White…Don Wilson No-HitterDon Wilson silenced the San Diego Padres with the first no-hitter ever thrown inside the Astrodome.Craig Biggio Hall of Fame CareerThe Lone Star Legend who collected three thousand hits for one team.AJ Hinch Managerial EraManager of the Houston Astros from 2015 through 2019, leading the team to the 2017 World Series title.Justin Verlander TradeTraded to the Astros before the 2017 trade deadline.
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