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Houston Sports Unlimited is formed
The Houston Sports Unlimited (also known as the "Houston Sports Syndicate") is formed to represent Houston to other Major League Baseball owners. Thirty-five shares are sold at $30,000 each -
Opening Day: Colt 45's
The Colt .45s open Colt Stadium with an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Houston's first ever regular-season game. -
Astrodome Opens
The first regular-season game in the Astrodome takes place between the Astros and Phillies. Philadelphia wins, 2-0. -
Colt's 45 become the Houston Astros
The Colts .45s were renamed the Astros and moved across the parking lot into the Astrodome. -
The Opening of Enron Field
Houston's downtown ballpark was named Enron Field. -
Enron Field is now Astros Field
Due to Enron's bankruptcy, the field's name changed to Astros Field. -
Minute Maid Field
Minute Maid buys the naming rights and the field is now called Minute Maid Park. The train now carries oranges. -
Houston Astros are World Series Champions
The Houston Astros win their first ever World Series.
