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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)
39
Colt .45s, Outfield, Player

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Al Spangler
Carl Warwick
Al Spangler
Jim Pendleton
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* Factoid: Hal Smith played Catcher for the mighty Colt .45s.
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The Colts feel they've got a real prize package in Manny. The outfielder has compiled a minor league lifetime average of over .300.

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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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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, playing with the Cincinnati Reds from 1937 till 1942. Not known as one of the most feared hitters, Harry did have some fine seasons during his career. In 1935, his first season in organized ball, the speedy outfielder hit .317. With Waterloo in 1937, Harry hit a torrid .358 before getting the call to the big time. Near the end of his playing days in 1947, the righthanded hitter batted .315 in the A.A. Harry enjoys working with young talent and he should do well with the youthful Colts.

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Jim Wynn
Dave Giusti
Manny Mota

Gallery Redux!

Jim Golden, Pitcher - Colt .45s.
Don Taussig, Outfield - Colt .45s.

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.
1964 Topps Set (Baseball)
23
Colt .45s, Pitcher, Player

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.

1965 Topps Set (Baseball) (3)
2010 Topps National Chicle Set (Baseball) (1)
1964 Topps Set (Baseball) (26)
1963 Fleer Set (Baseball) (3)
1962 Topps Set (Baseball) (25)
1963 Topps Set (Baseball) (25)

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Colt .45s
Total Card Count

83

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