When did Astrodome open?
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When did Astrodome open?
April 9, 1965Houston Astrodome / Opened
What was the first game at the Astrodome?
The first baseball game played at the Astrodome occurred on April 9, 1965, an exhibition game against the New York Yankees. Three days later on April 12, 1965 the Astros played their official first game at the Astrodome against the Philadelphia Phillies.
When did Mickey Mantle hit the first home run in the Astrodome?
April 9, 1965
| First hit: | Mickey Mantle (single) |
|---|---|
| First home run: | Mickey Mantle |
| First extra-inning game: | New York Yankees at Houston Astros, 12 innings (first game) |
| First winning pitcher: | Hal Woodeshick |
| First losing pitcher: | Pete Mikkelsen |
Who had the first hit in the Astrodome?
Yes, the Mick hit the first homer in the Dome, when the Yankees played the Astros in an exhibition game on April 9, 1965. He pounded a fastball from Turk Farrell over the 406-feet sign in center field.
When did Minute Maid Park open?
March 30, 2000Minute Maid Park / Opened
What was the first domed stadium in the US?
Astrodome
Astrodome, the world’s first domed air-conditioned indoor stadium, built in Houston, Texas, in 1965 and arguably the city’s most important architectural structure.
Who did Mickey Mantle hit his first homerun off of?
Years later, he described what happened. “Mickey smacked the ball in dead center field right into the bullpen . . . it must have traveled 450 feet in the air!” Yankees backup catcher Charlie Silvera, who was in his usual spot in the bullpen, picked up the ball Mantle hit for his first home run.
Who hit the first home run in Minute Maid Park?
Richard Hidalgo
Ballpark firsts
| Statistic | Person(s) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Astros Home Run | Richard Hidalgo | April 7, 2000 |
| First Grand Slam | Thomas Howard (St. Louis Cardinals) | April 11, 2000 |
| First Astros Grand Slam | Ken Caminiti | May 9, 2000 |
| First Cycle | Luis Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks) | July 5, 2000 |
What is the oldest dome stadium?
Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bears is the oldest stadium in the league having opened in 1924.
What stadium was the 8th wonder of the world?
the Astrodome
Constructed in 1964, the Astrodome was deemed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” when it opened in 1965. As the world’s first indoor, air conditioned domed stadium, the 18-story multipurpose structure set the bar for arena design and construction for decades to come.
What is the oldest active MLB stadium?
Fenway Park
That’s the nickname for the nearly 40-foot-high left-field wall in Fenway Park, the oldest major league ballpark still in use by a professional team. The Boston Red Sox have called Fenway home since it opened in 1912. The Green Monster serves to separate the ballpark from the street directly behind it.
