1962 - 1964 Closed

Colt Stadium, Houston

📍 Houston, TX

Colt Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Houston, TX that hosted major league games from 1962 to 1964. Home teams have included Houston Colt .45's.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Houston
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State TX
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 29.688900, -95.408900
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Elevation 55 ft
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Park ID: HOU01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 32,601 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop
📐 31.7 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1964

📏 Field Dimensions

Colt Stadium — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 400ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 395ft
Center Field 450ft Wall: 30 ft
Right Center 395ft
RF Line 400ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 3 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1962
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Last Used 1964
Total Years3 years

⚾ Teams Played

3 seasons
Houston Colt .45's 3 yrs

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Colt Stadium at a glance

Colt Stadium in Houston, TX was first used in 1962 and last used in 1964, a span of 3 years. Retrosheet's park code for it is HOU01. The park sits at an elevation of 55 feet. The site is at 29.688900, -95.408900. Colt Stadium's 1964 layout has a capacity of 32,601, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate. The field measures 400 feet to the left-field line (a 8-foot wall), 395 feet to left-center, 450 feet to center field (a 30-foot wall), 395 feet to right-center, and 400 feet to the right-field line (a 8-foot wall).

The park went through 3 recorded configurations. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Houston Colt .45's (3 yrs). In 1962, the home club was the Houston Colt .45's, 64-96 on the season. In 1963, the home club was the Houston Colt .45's, 66-96 on the season. The team table lists the 1964 Houston Colt .45's at 66-96. Home clubs ranged from 66-96 (the 1964 Houston Colt .45's) to 64-96 (the 1962 Houston Colt .45's).

Colt Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Colt Stadium open?
Colt Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1962 and its last in 1964.
Where is Colt Stadium?
Colt Stadium is in Houston, TX.
Which teams played at Colt Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Houston Colt .45's.
Is Colt Stadium still in use?
No. Colt Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1964.
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