The Houston Astros have been around since 1962, but they weren't called the Astros originally. They began as the Colt .45s. The Colt .45s didn't sell even sell one million tickets during their first three years. The team moved indoors after three seasons, however, because the heat in Texas was unbearable. When the team moved indoors they were called the Astros because of the AstroTurf they used. They sold tickets rapidly. During their first year indoors, they sold over 3 million tickets.

The Astros had losing seasons until 1969 when they finished 81-81, but it still wasn't a winning season. Finally in 1972, the team finished their first winning season ending up 84-69. In 1975, the Astros experienced their worst season ever finishing with 95 losses. However, the following season pitcher J.R. Richard started his hot streak that lasted several seasons and led the Astros to a third place finish. By 1979, Richard was the most overwhelming pitcher in baseball. At the end of the season he had 313 strikeouts, 18 wins, and a 2.71 ERA.

To make the Astros even better, pitcher Joe Niekro added on 21 wins. Unfortunately the Cincinnati Reds finished a game and-a-half ahead of Houston. In the 80s, pitchers Joe Niekro and Richard's replacement, Vern Ruhle, combined to be the best pitching staff in baseball. After a first place finish, the Astros took a fall in the LCS against the Phillies. Now in present times, the squad is at its prime. They have World Series potential and a lineup full of stars.