1962 Houston Colt .45's
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Record: 64-96, Finished 8th in National League (1962 NL)
Managed by Harry Craft
[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
This was the first Colt .45's team and the first major league team in Houston.
Unlike most expansion teams, the Colt .45's were a fairly old team. The batters were the second-oldest of any team in the league, and the pitchers were third-oldest.
In the off-season, Joe Morgan was signed as an amateur free agent. Jimmy Wynn was selected in the first-year draft.
[edit] 1962 Opening Day Lineup
- Bob Aspromonte, 3b
- Al Spangler, cf
- Roman Mejias, rf
- Norm Larker, 1b
- Jim Pendleton, lf
- Hal Smith, c
- Joey Amalfitano, 2b
- Don Buddin, ss
- Bobby Shantz, p
[edit] Awards and Honors
- All-Star Dick Farrell
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