When The Smoke Clears

1962 - that's the year that the Houston Colt .45s were named as a MLB expansion team. They became the Houston Astros in 1965. Never - not once - not one single time in the 45 year history of the franchise has this team played in the World Series. Tonight, they captured the National League Championship Pennant. They will meet the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series on Saturday in Chicago, and will take the series to Texas - the first time a World Series will be played in the Lone Star State - for Game #3. Watch out, Chicago. We like things big in Texas, including our victories!