The story of the Astrodome
Chapter 1
A bold vision for Houston
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Chapter 2
The accidental invention of AstroTurf
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Chapter 3
Legendary moments under the dome
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Chapter 4
A sanctuary and a modern monument
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Master of The story of the Astrodome
Ch 3 · Legendary moments under the dome
marc The Houston Astrodome
We painted the dome to block out the glare (oh-oh!) / Now there's AstroTurf green everywhere! (yeah, everywhere!)
Fun Fact
King's grand entrance: Billie Jean King entered the court for the Battle of the Sexes match carried on a gold litter by four bare-chested men dressed as ancient Egyptians.
Glossary
dome (noun)
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure. In 1973, this Houston structure hosted the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match.
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure. In 1973, this Houston structure hosted the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match.
Quiz
Which annual massive event, combining music and livestock, was hosted at the Astrodome for decades?
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In which year did Tejano star Selena Quintanilla perform her final televised concert at the Astrodome?
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Which two college basketball teams played in the historic 1968 "Game of the Century" at the Astrodome?