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Colt .45s Card of the Day
Manny Mota
Manny Mota

The Colts feel they've got a real prize package in Manny. The outfielder has compiled a minor league lifetime average of over .300.

Manny can also play 1st, 2nd and 3rd base

1963 Topps Set (Baseball) (1963)
#141Colt .45sOutfieldPlayer#DominicanPlayers#Rookie
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Lance Berkman
Lance Berkman
Al Spangler
Al Spangler
Dick Farrell
Dick Farrell
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• Factoid: George Brunet played Pitcher for the fearsome Colt .45s.
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Daily Position Focus: Infield
Jim Pendleton
Jim Pendleton
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Colt .45s
Coffee Talk
Name that player!
Joe was signed to a bonus contract by the Giants in 1954. A talented ballplayer, he has played second, third, short and the outfield in the major leagues. Joe compiled a solid .291 average in the minors.
Who is it?
Now in his second year with the Houston Colts, Harry Craft worked wonders with the newly formed National League club in 1962. A slick fielding ballhawk during his playing days, Harry broke into organized ball in 1935. With Monessen that year, he led the old Pennsylvania State Association with 39 ...
Who is it?
After coming through with his best season in the majors in '61, Don was traded to the Houston Colts last winter. A five year veteran with the Boston Red Sox, the shortstop is one of the sharpest fielders in the game. Don hit.292 for Louisville in '55 before he joined the Red Sox.
Who is it?
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Rookie Cards
Manny Mota
Manny Mota
Jim Wynn
Jim Wynn
Gerald Grote, Larry Yellen
Gerald Grote, Larry Yellen
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Houston Colt .45s
Houston Colt .45s
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Positions, Positions, & more Positions!
Most Common Positions for the Colt .45s
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Outfield (20)
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Card Sets
Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.
1963 Topps Set (Baseball) (25)
1962 Topps Set (Baseball) (25)
1963 Fleer Set (Baseball) (3)
2010 Topps National Chicle Set (Baseball) (1)
1965 Topps Set (Baseball) (3)
1964 Topps Set (Baseball) (26)
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Back to the Front! Colt .45s card back du jour...
Mike White - Card Back
Mike White

Mike was signed to a big league contract by his dad who was a scout for the Indians. The rookie finished 2nd in batting for Houston in '64.

Mike began his career as a third baseman.

1965 Topps Set (Baseball) (1965)
#31Colt .45sOutfieldPlayer
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Colt .45s
Total Card Count
83
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Did You Know?

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Al Spangler

Go Colt .45s!

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Jim Umbricht Front
Jim Umbricht Back
Harry Craft Front
Harry Craft Back
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