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Hint	Answer	% Correct
Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", what stadium did the Astros play in from 1965-1999?	Astrodome	100%
Which Hall of Fame pitcher has had his number retired by the Astros, Angels, and Rangers?	Nolan Ryan	100%
What year did the Astros win their first pennant and play in their World Series?	2005	95%
This 2022 World Series victory got which long-time manager his first ring as a manager?	Dusty Baker	95%
In 2022, the Astros avenged their 1980 NLCS loss by defeating which team in the World Series?	Philadelphia Phillies	95%
What year did the Astros franchise play their inaugural season?	1962	80%
In 2019, Jose Altuve hit a walk-off homerun to advance to the World Series off of what Yankees Pitcher?	Aroldis Chapman	80%
What was the name of this franchise for the first 3 seasons?	Colt .45s	80%
During the 2001 season, what was the name of the ballpark that is now called Minute Maid Park?	Enron Field	70%
Which future World Series MVP appeared on the cover of the prophetic 2014 Sports Illustrated article that predicted the Astros 2017 World Series Championship?	George Springer	70%
Which team defeated the Astros in the 1986 NLCS one game before Mike Scott would've been able to take the mound for a decisive Game 7?	New York Mets	70%
What fearsome group of animals were Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Derek Bell, and Sean Berry (And later Lance Berkman) collectively referred to as?	The Killer B's	70%
Which pitcher was on the mound as the Astros recorded the final out of their first World Series Championship in 2017?	Charlie Morton	60%
What future member of the Cincinnati Red's "Big Red Machine" of the 1970s started his Hall of Fame Career with the Astros?	Joe Morgan	60%
What flame-throwing member of the Astros Hall of Fame had a stroke in 1980 that effectively ended his career?	J.R. Richard	60%
In 2013, the Astros became the second franchise to switch leagues. Which team did so first?	Milwaukee Brewers	55%
From 1975-1986 the Astros wore their iconic "Rainbow" jerseys. What cocktail-inspired name are these jerseys also commonly referred to as?	Tequila Sunrise	50%
What minor league baseball team played in Houston before the Astros came to town?	Houston Buffaloes	35%
What player did the Astros trade to the Boston Red Sox in 1990 for future Hall-of-Famer Jeff Bagwell?	Larry Andersen	30%
On June 27, 2007, Craig Biggio became the first Astro to record 3,000 hits, but was thrown out at second by which Center fielder and former teammate?	Willy Taveras	20%