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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)

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Recent Additions

Lance Berkman

Al Spangler

Dick Farrell

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Daily Position Focus: Shortstop

Bob Lillis

J.C. Hartman

Don Buddin

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Colt .45s
Coffee Talk
Name that player!

Al is a graduate of Duke University where he received his degree in mathematics in 1956. He was one of the first players selected by the Colt .45's in the NL player draft of 1961. Off to a slow start last season, the speedster batted close to .350 during the second half to boost his season mark t...

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A talented ballhawk, Johnny spent the last three years playing for three different clubs in the Texas League. Breaking into the minors at the end of 1956, the outfielder played in 26 games. The following season he played regularly for Muskogee and batted a solid .300.

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.

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Rookie Cards

Manny Mota

Jim Beauchamp, Mike White

Jim Wynn

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Harry Craft

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Positions, Positions, & more Positions!

Most Common Positions for the Colt .45s

Pitcher (35)

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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)

2010 Topps National Chicle Set (Baseball) (1)

1964 Topps Set (Baseball) (26)

1963 Fleer Set (Baseball) (3)

1965 Topps Set (Baseball) (3)

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Back to the Front! Colt .45s card back du jour...

Al Spangler

Al is a graduate of Duke University where he received his degree in mathematics in 1956. He was one of the first players selected by the Colt .45's in the NL player draft of 1961. Off to a slow start last season, the speedster batted close to .350 during the second half to boost his season mark to .285, second best on the club. He led the club in triples with nine and in walks with 72.

1963 Fleer Set (Baseball) (1963)

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Colt .45s
Total Card Count

83

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Did You Know?

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