1965 â Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. Itâs the first day game at the Astrodome after the ceiling tiles had been painted to reduce the glare. Pirate outfielder Bill Virdon couldnât use it as an excuse when Jim Wynn scores on his three-base error. Umpire Vinnie Smith couldnât use it as an excuse when he overturns his own home-run call on Walt Bondâs drive off the fence.
1965 â Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. Itâs the first day game at the Astrodome after the ceiling tiles had been painted to reduce the glare. Pirate outfielder Bill Virdon couldnât use it as an excuse when Jim Wynn scores on his three-base error. Umpire Vinnie Smith couldnât use it as an excuse when he overturns his own home-run call on Walt Bondâs drive off the fence.