Houston colt 45s vs reds 1964 souvenir program book

All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. Nickname colt 45s the new houston team was named the colt. While the american league had held a seemingly similar expansion draft on december 14, 1960, the national league draft had the following. Lists pitching charts record books rules scoring statmaster stats 101 year by year. May 21, 2008 in honor of houstons significance to the countrys space program, it was appropriately named the astrodome, and to maintain the theme, the colt. Whether you know anything about houston, the colt 45s, or texas, do yourself a favor and read this book. Same jersey nellie fox wore in 1964 while playing for the colt. Sports logos, houston astros, memories, baseball, cards, vintage, memoirs, souvenirs.

Rank set name % complete gpa weighted gpa with top pop bonuses. It allowed fans to score games throughout the year. Im wondering if anyone can help me understand why houston changed their nickname from the colt. On april 23, 1964, ken johnson of the houston colt. Visit baseball for the complete box score, playbyplay, and win probability. In 1963 he moved from houston to the baltimore orioles, where he was 01 in 16 relief appearances. Hed issued three walks, but had not allowed a run or a hit and had kept the white sox at bay. In honor of houstons significance to the countrys space program, it was appropriately named the astrodome, and to maintain the theme, the colt. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. The last three pages are especially interesting as they show other souvenirs that were sold at the colt 45 games. During that time, he played for two major league and eight minor league teams. Colt 45s cards collection of baseball cards houston colt.

What i read is that judge roy hofheinz wanted a more modern nickname to go along with the new domed stadium as well as the space program. Pitcher jim umbricht died of cancer just before opening day. Golden had a professional baseball career that spanned the period 19541964. These black and white 5 x 7 photos were sold at ballpark souvenir stands. This 1964 scorebook was sold at houston colt 45 concession stands and is dated 1964. On april 23, 1964, ken johnson became the first player in mlb history to pitch a nohitter for nine innings and lose the game. Deans cards was founded in 2001 by dean hanley, a fellow card collector, and has become the leading online seller of vintage sports cards and nonsports cards. Antiquarian and modern first edition books 8 other 1. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure. Vintage 1971 pittsburgh pirates world series souvenir program.

Be sure to check out our custom colt 45s jerseys for a personalized look. Giants 1964 scorecard from dodger stadium vintage l. Please see image for details, you will receive the exact items photographed. Whether youre a current student, parent, player, fan or alumni, youll find over 500 products to customize from, including houston colt. Enjoy fast shipping and easy returns on all purchases of colt 45s gear, apparel, and memorabilia with fansedge. The astros compete in major league baseball mlb as a member club of the american league al west division, having moved to the division in 20 after spending their first 51 seasons in the national league nl the astros were established as the houston colt.

Roman mejias was the star player of the 1962 houston colt. At the back of the book there was a section of colt. Your team store allows you to customize clothing for every type of houston colt. Bob smith, and judge roy hofheinzformed the houston sports association. Search for your apparel store and shop for school uniforms and fan gear today. The current name, reflecting houston s role as the host of the johnson space center, was adopted three years later, when they moved into the astrodome, the first domed sports stadium and the socalled. It was their final season for the team at colt stadium before relocating their games to the astrodome in 1965, along with the. The houston astros are an american professional baseball team based in houston, texas. The only logo for the colt 45s is a blue gun with smoke forming the letter c of the word colt scripted above the gun and a wordmark.

Unfollow houston colt 45s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But in a move thats outraging uniform historians and firearms fans alike, the astros have decided to make a significant tweak to the colt. An official colt 45s jersey makes a great addition to your game day wardrobe. It includes all home programs for the houston national league franchise. The 1964 season marked the last year for the houston colt. Im just a guy with a dream of making a full set of 587. The book is unused and is excellent plus condition. Authentic and original 59fifty cooperstown fitted hat by new era, navy blue wool crown and visor, kelly green undervisor with black headband inside, raised embroidered team logo on front, no logos on side or on back, this hat produced to replicate the hat as worn onfield from 196264. The ownership group from houston, headed by judge roy hofheinz, attended the annual major league baseball owners meetings in chicago. The team hasnt won any world series titles to date, however, the astros did win one nl pennant in 2005, four central division titles in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001, two west division titles in 1986. Louis cardinals vs chicago cubs scorecard program sportsmans park 1940s st.

He pitched in only 22 games for the braves over two seasons, and then was dealt to the houston colt. Pittsburgh pirates vintage mlb programs for sale ebay. Feb 09, 2018 1938 07 06 all star game at crosley field, cincinnati complete radio broadcast bob elson duration. In addition to finishing near the bottom of the national league, again, the team also experienced other heartaches. This page is part of a finding aid to the major league baseball game programs and scorecards located in the joyce sports research collection in the department of special collections, university libraries of notre dame. About 6 years ago, i received a book called a six gun salute. Get the best deals on pittsburgh pirates original vintage mlb programs when you shop the largest online selection at. Colt 45s houston was founded in the spring of 1976 as a western charitable organization, the colt 45s basic goal was to serve the houston community as a chari.

The colt 45s shop at has everything you could need when you head to the game, like a colt 45s hat or houston colt. The team was founded in 1962 when they were originally called the houston colt. The younger fan may not get it, but those of us who grew up with those hot summer nights listening to baseball on transistor radios no matter were you lived of what team you claimed. Houston baseball abandoned the outdoors and moved across the parking lot on april 9, 1965 to play ball in the climatecontrolled structure. On october 17, 1960, houston was awarded a franchise in the tenteam national league. When the major leagues initiated the gold glove award in 1957, it was natural that the first one would go to fox. He pitched for both the dodgers 19601961 and the houston colt. Pittsburgh pirates original vintage mlb programs for sale. Remembering how cool the colt 45s were houston chronicle. The colt 45s have kept pace with these changes, especially in the area of aids and hiv. For information regarding statistical abbreviations, please view the statistics legend. The colt 45s moved out of colt stadium after the 1964 season and moved into the spaceage astrodome, changing their name to the astros to fit their new home. This website remembers the players who entertained us the first three years as colt.

Houston colt 45s astros jay publishing photo checklist. The jay publishing photos were all issued with the same format. By don schiffer from the book the national league, published in 1963 the houston colts were conceived in the plan for the abortive continental league and were born in the expanded national league, a. On october 10, 1961, the national league held the expansion draft to provide players for the houston colt. After frank bolling won the award in 1958, fox repeated as the gold glove winner in 1959 and 1960 following the 1963 season, fox was traded to the houston colt. Pittsburgh pirates original vintage mlb programs for sale ebay. Get the best deals on pittsburgh pirates vintage mlb programs when you shop the largest online selection at. While the american league had held a seemingly similar expansion draft on december 14, 1960, the national league draft had the following distinctions. Most photos can be dated to various years, as they often used the same photo for multiple years. Manufactured by majestic athletic cooperstown collection throwback series 100% polyester heavyweight double knit fabric reinforced stitching on shoulder and sleeve seams.