From their start as the Colt .45s to their Astrodome days to their life in Minute Maid Park, the Astros have enjoyed quite a half-century. In 2012, they'll honor their first 50 years all season long. More »
From the franchise's birth in 1962 to its first division title in 1980 to Craig Biggio's 3,000th hit in 2007, the Astros' most famous moments have great stories behind them.
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Do you remember your first game? Were you at Mike Scott's no-no, Chris Burke's walk-off or another great moment? Share your story at the Baseball Memory Lab.
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The Astros have worn both iconic and colorful uniforms for 50 seasons. Check out the progression from the Colt .45s to the current look.
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Roy Hofheinz, a former Houston mayor and county judge, helped create the Astros and build the Astrodome. He is also first in the illustrious line of Astros owners.
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From the days of Colt Stadium to the revolutionary Astrodome to Minute Maid Park, the Astros have had state-of-the-art home ballparks.
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Nine Astros, from Jeff Bagwell to Jimmy Wynn, have had their uniform numbers retired. Take a look at the Houston legends.
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