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Colt .45s Card of the Day
Joe Amalfitano
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.
BIG BREAK FOR JOE: Joe was purchased by Houston for $125,000 in the N.L. pool last year.
1962 Topps Set (Baseball) (1962)
#456Colt .45sSecond BasePlayer
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Daily Position Focus: Shortstop
Bob Lillis
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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?
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?
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, ...
Who is it?
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Rookie Cards
Gerald Grote, Larry Yellen
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Jim Beauchamp, Mike White
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Positions, Positions, & more Positions!
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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.
2010 Topps National Chicle Set (Baseball)
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1963 Topps Set (Baseball)
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1965 Topps Set (Baseball)
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1964 Topps Set (Baseball)
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1963 Fleer Set (Baseball)
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1962 Topps Set (Baseball)
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Back to the Front! Colt .45s card back du jour...
Carroll Hardy
Carroll is making his National League debut this season after joining the Colts last winter.
Carroll was a star halfback at Colorado University
1963 Topps Set (Baseball) (1963)
#468Colt .45sOutfieldPlayer#FlippingTrading#PosedHeadShot
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Colt .45s
Total Card Count
Total Card Count
83
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