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32,000-seat Colt Stadium housed the expansion Houston franchise until the Astrodome was completed in 1965, and was the site of two no-hitters. Renowned for its huge mosquitoes, it was located in what became the Astrodome's north parking lot. (SCL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 10, 1962: The Houston Colt 45s begin play before 25,271 fans at Colt Stadium, a temporary facility, adjacent to the land for the Astrodome. Roman Mejias hits two 3-run home runs, and Bobby Shantz pitches Houston to an 11–2 win over the Cubs.