Which MLB team was formerly known as the Colt .45s?

Introducing your 2022 World Series champions, the Houston Colt .45s! If that doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because the Houston Astros were originally named the Colt .45s when they joined the National League during their inaugural 1962 season. Houston was not the only team to join the MLB that year, with the New York Mets also joining during this expansion period.

The Houston Colt .45s set a new major league record for fewest fucks given in 1962 when they showed up and just started slapping cigarettes and guns on everything.

The Houston Colt .45s set a new major league record for fewest fucks given in 1962 when they showed up and just started slapping cigarettes and guns on everything. https://t.co/dUXEJVgJiG “The Houston Colt .45s set a new major league record for fewest fucks given in 1962 when they showed up and just started slapping cigarettes and guns on everything.” – Super 70s Sports

Once the approval of an expansion team in Houston was granted, the ownership group determined that the new team name would be decided by both contest and suggestion. Some of the names to consider for the new name include The Generals, Rebels, Shippers, Sports, and Sams.

However, the Colt .45s was selected for two reasons that appealed to ownership. The first was the fact that the colt was “The Gun that Won the West”, as well as the fact that the team was looking for a promo deal with the Colt Firearms Company.

57 years ago today, the Houston Colt .45s changed their name to the Houston Astros.

Happy Astros day!!!

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