Baseball in the Astrodome

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. When did the Houston Astros debut in the Astrodome? 1964 1967 1966 1965

2. Who did the Astros play in their first regular season home game in the Astrodome? New York Mets Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies

3. Who hit the first regular season home run at the Astrodome? Jimmy Wynn Hank Aaron Joe Morgan Richie Allen

4. Which broadcaster called a game live from a gondola hanging from the roof above second base in the Astrodome during the 1965 season? Chuck Thompson Lindsey Nelson Curt Gowdy Mel Allen

5. Who hit his 500th career home run at the Astrodome? Hank Aaron Willie McCovey Mike Schmidt Willie Mays

6. How many World Series did Houston play in the Astrodome? 3 1 0 2

7. How many all-star games were played in the Astrodome? 4 1 2 3

8. Whose error allowed the Astros to defeat the New York Mets 1-0 in 24 innings in 1968 at the Astrodome? Ed Kranepool Ed Charles Bud Harrelson Al Weis

9. Which pitcher threw a no-hitter on the same day that the Astros clinched the National League Western Division title in 1986 at the Astrodome? Nolan Ryan Bob Knepper J.R. Richard Mike Scott

10. Who did the Astros play in their last regular season game played at the Astrodome? Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers