Astrodome

The Astrodome was a multipurpose stadium in Houston, Texas. It was home to the MLB's Houston Astros from 1965 to 1999, the AFL/NFL's Houston Oilers from 1968 to 1996, and the NBA's Houston Rockets from 1971 to 1975.

Notable Events

 * 1968: The "Game of the Century", a basketball game played between the University of Houston and UCLA. The game was the first nationally televised NCAA Basketball game, with Houston winning 71-69.
 * 1986: New York Mets defeat the Astros in game six of the NLCS to win the pennant. The game went into 16 innings and became the longest post season baseball game in history. Ironically the Astrodome's successor, Minute Maid Park, played host to the game that broke the Astrodome's record.
 * 1989: NBA All-Star Game