George broke into the minors with Shelby in the Tar Heel League in 1953. The southpaw veteran had his winningest year with Little Rock, notching 14 decisions.
• Factoid: Bob Bruce played Pitcher for the legendary Colt .45s.
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Daily Position Focus: Catcher
Hal Smith
Merritt Ranew
John Bateman
Jim Campbell
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Colt .45s Coffee Talk Name that player!
Harry has high hopes for the new Houston Colts, one of the National League's two new clubs this season. The ex-outfielder last managed in the American League in '59 with Kansas City. Last year Harry was one of the coaches with the Chicago Cubs. Manager Craft spent 6 seasons in the major leagues, ...
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Jim is one of several of the very talented youngsters that have a fine big league future with the Houston club. With only a year and a half of professional ball behind him, the outfielder showed great ability during the second half of the 1963 campaign.
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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.
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1965 Topps Set (Baseball)
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1963 Fleer Set (Baseball)
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2010 Topps National Chicle Set (Baseball)
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Back to the Front! Colt .45s card back du jour...
Chris Zachary
Talk about youngsters making the big leagues in a hurry, Chris was hurling for the Colts last year as a 19 year old rookie. The tall right-hander has never pitched in a minor league game, as he gained his diamond experience with an American Legion baseball team in Knoxville Tennessee. Chris figures heavily in the Houston Youth Movement.
