Houston Colt 45's History - Team Origin and Achievements
Houston Colt 45's History - Team Origin and Achievements
Feb 11, 2017
sportsteamhistory.com
Fifty-seven years ago this week, Houstonians attended the "opening day" game of their new, professional baseball team. What opponent was clobbered and who hit the first homer in franchise history? #ForgottenDayHOU | Chron
2:06
Fifty-seven years ago this week, Houstonians attended the "opening day" game of their new, professional baseball team. What opponent was clobbered and who hit the first homer in franchise history? #ForgottenDayHOU | Chron
112.9K viewsApr 10, 2019
FacebookChron
Rare footage from the Houston Colt .45s first #SpringTraining! (1962) Check out those classic uniforms! #MLB #Astros #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile
0:35
Rare footage from the Houston Colt .45s first #SpringTraining! (1962) Check out those classic uniforms! #MLB #Astros #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile
18K viewsFeb 17, 2024
FacebookBaseball by BSmile
⚾️On April 10, 1962 at Colt Stadium in Houston, thanks to a pair of 3-run home runs by Roman Mejias, the Colt .45's, in their first-ever major league game, defeat the Chicago Cubs, 11-2. Former Yankees hurler Bobby Shantz gets the win for the new franchise on owner Judge Hofheinz's 50th birthday.⚾️ | Davenport Sports Network
1:00
⚾️On April 10, 1962 at Colt Stadium in Houston, thanks to a pair of 3-run home runs by Roman Mejias, the Colt .45's, in their first-ever major league game, defeat the Chicago Cubs, 11-2. Former Yankees hurler Bobby Shantz gets the win for the new franchise on owner Judge Hofheinz's 50th birthday.⚾️ | Davenport Sports Network
332 viewsApr 11, 2024
FacebookDavenport Sports Network
Astros: Launched in 1962 as the Colt .45s, the Houston Astros rebranded in 1965 and shifted from National League struggles to American League dominance after 2013. They’ve hit the ALCS seven straight years (2017-2023), winning World Series titles in 2017 (tainted by a sign-stealing scandal) and 2022. Based in sports-rich Houston, they play at Minute Maid Park, famed for its retractable roof and playoff buzz. Dodgers: Founded in 1883 as the Brooklyn Atlantics, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved west i
0:26
Astros: Launched in 1962 as the Colt .45s, the Houston Astros rebranded in 1965 and shifted from National League struggles to American League dominance after 2013. They’ve hit the ALCS seven straight years (2017-2023), winning World Series titles in 2017 (tainted by a sign-stealing scandal) and 2022. Based in sports-rich Houston, they play at Minute Maid Park, famed for its retractable roof and playoff buzz. Dodgers: Founded in 1883 as the Brooklyn Atlantics, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved west i
49K viewsMar 12, 2025
FacebookTemporaltimelens
⚾️On April 10, 1962 at Colt Stadium in Houston, thanks to a pair of 3-run home runs by Roman Mejias, the Colt .45's, in their first ever MLB game, defeat the Chicago Cubs, 11-2. Former Yankees hurler Bobby Shantz gets the win for the new Houston Astros franchise on the owner Judge Hofheinz's 50th birthday.⚾️ #Colt45s #HoustonColt45s | Davenport Sports Network
3:21
⚾️On April 10, 1962 at Colt Stadium in Houston, thanks to a pair of 3-run home runs by Roman Mejias, the Colt .45's, in their first ever MLB game, defeat the Chicago Cubs, 11-2. Former Yankees hurler Bobby Shantz gets the win for the new Houston Astros franchise on the owner Judge Hofheinz's 50th birthday.⚾️ #Colt45s #HoustonColt45s | Davenport Sports Network
Apr 10, 2020
FacebookDavenport Sports Network
"Runnin' from the law & stayin' alive With a good fast car & a COLT 45!" Song written by James's father, Jim Carothers II. From the album RELAPSE, available at www.JamesCarothers.com. | James Carothers
3:45
"Runnin' from the law & stayin' alive With a good fast car & a COLT 45!" Song written by James's father, Jim Carothers II. From the album RELAPSE, available at www.JamesCarothers.com. | James Carothers
855.4K viewsFeb 13, 2018
FacebookJames Carothers
0:14
4.10.1962: The first major league baseball game that was ever played in the state of Texas ended in a decisive victory for the Houston Colt .45's who beat the Chicago Cubs 11 to 2. The game was played in Colt Stadium, a semi-temporary facility that was home to the Houston team for three seasons while the Astrodome was being built. Watch now wherever you stream ABC13. MLB Houston Astros https://abc13.com/1031166/ | ABC13 Houston
8K viewsApr 10, 2021
FacebookABC13 Houston
3:40
Colt .45: The Six-Shooter That Shaped American History
10 months ago
MSNFootprints of The Frontier
Big Play Breakdown: Texans defeat Colts to earn a playoff spot
Jan 7, 2024
houstontexans.com
27:53
Game 39- 1962 New York Mets vs Houston Colt .45s!!
19 views4 weeks ago
YouTubeNJGaming and more
21:22
Game 8- 1962 Rewriting History: New York Mets vs Houston Colt .45s
47 views1 month ago
YouTubeNJGaming and more
0:27
The Astrodome in Houston had a very Texan groundbreaking ceremony including officials opting for pistols instead of shovels; a move to represent the Astros’ original name, the Houston Colt .45s. #baseball #houstonastros #sportshistory #houston #htx #texas #texashistory #astrodome #funfacts
11.7K viewsJun 20, 2023
TikTokforrestfromtexas
0:46
Colt 45 Intro
376.1K viewsApr 17, 2008
YouTubeClassictvcollector
40:30
Original U.S. Cavalry Colt SAA
309.4K viewsMay 27, 2019
YouTubehickok45
2:55
M1917 Colt 45 ACP Revolver Shooting Demo
103.1K viewsJul 8, 2013
YouTubeFortuneCookie45LC
19:56
Savage .45 ACP Pistols: History & Disassembly
236.6K viewsDec 28, 2015
YouTubeForgotten Weapons
28:07
Colt Frontier Six Shooter
3.8M viewsAug 5, 2017
YouTubehickok45
3:13
Colt Single Action Army Part 2
716.5K viewsNov 22, 2019
YouTubeGunsOfTheWorld
1:05
Houston Astros Logo History: 1962-2020
2.4K viewsMay 26, 2020
YouTubeSportsLogos.Net
10:58
Colt 45 SAA 1884 Vintage
138K viewsJan 20, 2010
YouTubehickok45
15:57
Colt SAA 1902 20th Anniversary
219.5K viewsJun 16, 2020
YouTubehickok45
8:37
Quick Tip: .45 Caliber Revolver Cartridges
135.3K viewsOct 14, 2020
YouTubeBrownells, Inc.
3:17
Flashback to Colt Stadium
8K viewsApr 6, 2018
YouTubeKPRC 2 Click2Houston
10:19
History of the 45 Colt
32.2K viewsFeb 28, 2021
YouTubeFrontier Western Heritage
10:45
Colt Single Action Army 1902
215.1K viewsSep 7, 2010
YouTubehickok45
25:54
Colt Single Action Army 1956
255.3K viewsAug 5, 2018
YouTubehickok45
5:56
History's Guns: The Colt Single Action Army | Shooting USA
164.2K viewsApr 5, 2021
YouTubeShooting USA
19:23
Colt Single Action Army vs Uberti SAA (History and Comparison)
213.3K viewsJan 3, 2019
YouTubeWe Buy Guns
10:01
Colt 45 SAA 1884 Vintage Close-up
295.3K viewsJun 23, 2009
YouTubehickok45
See more