The Astros, which were founded in 1962 as the Colt .45, are now selling merchandise with the new patch
A Houston Astros baseball cap and Wilson glove on the dugout steps during a game between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 25, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.
Stephen Brashear/Getty ImagesThe Astros are adding a 60th anniversary patch to their uniforms this season. The patch, which honors the 60th anniversary of Major League Baseball’s arrival in Houston, will be on both caps and jersey sleeves.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 60 years of Astros baseball in 2022,” Astros senior vice president of marketing and communications Anita Seghal said in a statement released by the team. “Our club has a rich history here in our home of Houston and we look forward to celebrating and highlighting all of these accomplishments with our fans throughout this historic season.”
The orange logo with blue border features a giant 60 with the state of Texas inside the zero over 60. It also includes the Colt .45s logo from when the team started play in 1962 as well as the Astros logo current.
jerseys during the 2022 season.”/>The 60th anniversary patch the Astros will wear on their caps and jerseys during the 2022 season.
Houston AstrosThe team says it will celebrate the 60th anniversary throughout the season, including what it calls Flashback Friday games.
Caps and jerseys with the 60th anniversary crest are available at the team store and online.
