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Colt 45s hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston sports team names
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Houston Astros, History, Notable Players, & Facts
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The stars come out to celebrate the Astros/Colt .45s big birthday., by MLB.com/blogs
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Houston MLB team changes from Colt .45s to Astros on Dec. 1, 1964 - ABC13 Houston
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The stars come out to celebrate the Astros/Colt .45s big birthday., by MLB.com/blogs
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When the Colt .45s became the Astros and the origins of other Houston sports team names
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Houston Astros retired numbers
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In Memoriam 2021 (Part 3) – RIP Baseball
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Houston Astros - Wikipedia
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History-making, former Houston Colt 45's player, talks about the Astros in the World Series
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For Astros and Nationals, a World Series Flush With Aces - The New York Times
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Astros History: 45 Batters For The Colt .45's - The Crawfish Boxes