Description
A cream-colored postcard captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Astrodome’s opening day. The aerial view shows a sea of dark-clad spectators filling the stands, surrounding the vibrant green baseball field. This historic image, depicting the first major league game played under a roof, is from the 1960s.
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INSIDE THE ASTRODOME
The New York Yankees line up along the third baseline, the Houston Astros on the first baseline on April 9, 1965, for the opening game, the first major league baseball game in history played under a roof. A standing-room-only crowd was on hand.
© 1965 by The Houston Sports Association. All Rights Reserved
