What was the Houston Astros' original team name before becoming the Astros?
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Answer
The Houston Astros were originally named the Houston Colt.45s when they entered the National League as an expansion team in 1962. The name was changed to the Astros in 1965 to reflect Houston's role as the host of the Johnson Space Center.
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