On April 10th, the Colt . 45's get off to a flying start winning their first game 11-2 over the Chicago Cubs.

That first year to keep the Colt . 45s from appearing bland, Judge Roy Hofheinz, the visionary who ran the franchise, got the inspired idea to deck them out in blue cowboy suits on road trips, with matching hats and boots.

Passing through airports, they were a puzzling sight to travelers who did not get the connection to Texas. The players finally refused to wear the outfits, and the Judge gave up.

The Colt . 45's would go on to finish in eighth place with a 64-96 record.