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2 days ago · The NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, was the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States. It sat around 50,000 fans, with a record attendance of 68,266 set by George Strait in 2002.
5 days ago · The tinted glass panes on the Astrodome—installed to help players locate flyballs—soon browned, dried, and died without direct sunlight. Thus, Astrodome management went artificial. For the ...
3 days ago · The first cornerstone was the Astrodome, which was completed in 1965. Three years later, AstroWorld opened, offering the usual park fare: rides, fried foods, plush prizes, entertainment.
2 days ago · The Astrodome in Houston, Texas, stands as a groundbreaking marvel in sports architecture. Built in 1965, it was the world’s first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium. This feat of engineering was made possible through the vision and persistence of Roy Hofheinz, a former mayor of Houston, who collaborated with a team of architects to bring ...
2 days ago · The Houston Astrodome, in Texas, was the first of its kind: a top-of-the-line sports arena and the first in the world to include a dome. Sixty years after it opened to the public, the site lies ...
2 hours ago · Taking the field at the Astrodome on July 10, 1979 -- the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates. Plus, some other guys sporting Astros caps. It's the umpires wearing something borrowed and not ...
Jul 8, 2024 · A native Houstonian, Mike Acosta, shares nostalgic memories of watching Astros games at the Astrodome, a dream internship in 1999, and a cherished encounter with broadcasting legend Vin Scully. Discover the personal journey and career highlights from the final baseball season at the iconic Astrodome.
