Astrodome Conservancy

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

The Houston Astrodome opened 59 years ago today, on April 9 1965. It was the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium. The Astros played the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. Yankee star Mickey Mantle said, "It reminds me of what I imagine my first ride would be like in a flying saucer." Mantle hit a single and a home run in the game, which went into extra innings, but the Astros won 2-1. So many memories here!

[Houstorian @Houstorian]

Today in 1965, the Astrodome opens with @Astros vs. the Yankees in the first indoor baseball game.

[Vintage Scoreboards @VintScoreboards]

Artist's rendering of what would be the "world's largest scoreboard" at the Astrodome...

[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

@CraigHlavaty If held in a certain historic and sensitively restored indoor venue near 610 and Kirby?

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Aerial view of Astroworld and Astrodome

[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

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[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

REGISTRATION NOW LIVE! Don't miss the 4th Annual Race for the Dome on APRIL 6, 2024. Join us in showing your Dome ❤️ and stick around for 🎂 to celebrate the Astrodome's 59th birthday!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day:

Using a fishing pole, on Jan. 6, 1991, "Big Lou" McEachern of Beaumont successfully cast a lead weight over the top of the Astrodome.. Lou, who stood 6'7" and weighed 320 .lbs, used a 13 foot eight inch fishing rod and a five-ounce weight to make the cast. He was only given one chance. Said Big Lou, "I never once had a worry about it or a doubt." Big Lou had reason to be confident: he'd already cast a weight 817 feet. When Lou made his Astrodome cast, he did it into a slight headwind and missed the observer on the other side, who was wearing a hard hat, by about 10 feet.

[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

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[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

@longhorndave April 6th!!!

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[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

The Astrodome Conservancy is hiring! Looking for an energetic and passionate Dome-lover to help us grow our impact and be an integral part of the future of the landmark Astrodome. Interested? Check out the job description here:
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[Texas Sports History @TXSportsHistory]

Today in 1968, #1 ranked UCLA and #2 Houston played at the Astrodome in front of 52k fans. The Cougars won 71-69. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time and paved the way for the modern "March Madness" TV coverage.

[Houstorian @Houstorian]

Today in 1968, @UHouston Men’s Basketball team beats UCLA in the televised Game of the Century in the Astrodome. @UHCougarMBK @UCLAMBB @ucla

[Astrodome Conservancy @AstrodomeFans]

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[Houstorian @Houstorian]

Today in 1962, the Harris County Domed Stadium, later dubbed the Astrodome, has its groundbreaking. Officials shoot 45s with blanks to honor the new Colt 45s MLB team.

[Houstorian @Houstorian]

Today in 1996, the Oilers play their last game in the Astrodome, losing to Cincinnati. #LuvYaBlue

[Nic Phillips @nicphillips]

Let it go? Never! New #Astrodome ideas give us hope @AstrodomeFans. @HoustonChron #Editorial #Houston #FutureDome https://t.co/ECR6OMcKPQ

[Houston Chronicle Opinion @ChronOpinion]

"The Astrodome is not just ingrained in the HOU identity; in many ways it is HOU's identity. A muscular feat of climate-controlled [engineering] erected to convince a skeptical nation that a pro baseball team could inhabit one of its hottest climates." https://t.co/HOlYBkQvub