Major League Baseball MLB > Houston Astros > Bill Goff AstrodomeÕs Greatest Moment
The Harris County Domed Stadium has been given many names since it opened its doors in 1965 as the worldÕs first indoor ballpark. It was described as the ÒEighth Wonder of the WorldÓ and an architectural triumph. Later it was chastised for the subsequent invention of Astro-turf, which led to the loss of grass in many ballparks. However, long after the Houston Astros leave this fall for a modern park currently being built, it will always be remembered by young and old, as the ÒAstrodome. For 35 seasons the ÒDomeÓ has gone through some renovations but has always been the loyal home to the Astros. One of the fieldÕs best moments came on September 25, 1986, before 32,808 screaming fans when the Ôstros clinched the Western Division title behind the brilliant no- hit performance of Mike Scott. In this image, Scott is inducing San FranciscoÕs Will Clark to ground one the pitchers masterful split-finger fastballs down to first base. Scott will record the putout and close the books on a 2 Ð 0 win, a baseball classic, and a division crown. Although only 13 years ago, who can remember the Astros on the field? They were Glenn Davis (1b), Bill Doran (2b), Dickie Thon (ss), Denny Walling (3b), Alan Ashby (c), Jose Cruz (lf), Billy Hatcher (cf), and Kevin Bass (rf). Size: 21 5/8 x 29 5/8
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