Amalfitano only played one year on the Astros, but that one year happened to be the first year in the franchise’s history, making him the first person to play second base for the Colt 45’s.

He would go on to play six seasons in the MLB before turning to coaching where he would coach the Colt 45’s and Astros from 1964-1965, including their first game in the Astrodome. 1961 - Buffs ...