At a cost of $20,000, the originalĀ AstrodomeĀ ceiling is painted because the sun’s glare makes fieldingĀ fly ballsĀ hazardous. This will cause the grass to die and spur the introduction ofĀ artificial turfĀ next season.

At a cost of $20,000, the originalĀ AstrodomeĀ ceiling is painted because the sun’s glare makes fieldingĀ fly ballsĀ hazardous. This will cause the grass to die and spur the introduction ofĀ artificial turfĀ next season.

ByTom

1965Ā – At a cost of $20,000, the originalĀ AstrodomeĀ ceiling is painted because the sun’s glare makes fieldingĀ fly ballsĀ hazardous. This will cause the grass to die and spur the introduction ofĀ artificial turfĀ next season.

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Bob BruceĀ immaculate inning against the Cardinals

ByThis Day in Baseball

1964Ā –Ā Bob BruceĀ ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against the Cardinals. It happens in a 6-1 loss to Bob Gibson. Bruce fans Bill White, Charley Jones and Ken Boyer in perfect order. The next inning, after a leadoff single, Bruce KOs Tim McCarver, Julian Javier and Gibson for good measure.

Willie Mays becomes the all-time National League right-handed home run leader when he connects for his 371st career round-tripper, a fourth-inning solo shot off Chicago’s Larry Jackson in the Giants’ 5-1 victory at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco center fielder surpasses Gil Hodges, who established the mark last season.

Willie Mays becomes the all-time National League right-handed home run leader when he connects for his 371st career round-tripper, a fourth-inning solo shot off Chicago’s Larry Jackson in the Giants’ 5-1 victory at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco center fielder surpasses Gil Hodges, who established the mark last season.

ByTom

Willie Mays becomes the all-time National League right-handed home run leader when he connects for his 371st career round-tripper, a fourth-inning solo shot off Chicago’s Larry Jackson in the Giants’ 5-1 victory at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco center fielder surpasses Gil Hodges, who established the mark last season.

Bill Veeck employs eight Little People to work in the stands during the White Sox home opener

ByTom

At Comiskey Park, Bill Veeck employs eight Little People to work in the stands during the White Sox home opener against Washington. The Chicago owner’s hiring decision is a response to complaints that fans sitting in the box seats couldn’t see over the vendors.

A record Opening Day crowd at Chicago’s Comiskey Park enthusiastically greets their American League champs, and the patrons warmly welcome the return of Minnie Minoso to the team after his three-year exile to Cleveland. The 34 year-old outfielder doesn’t disappoint the South Side fans when, in addition to hitting a grand slam in the fourth, he blasts a ninth inning walk-off home run, giving the White Sox a 10-9 victory over Kansas City.

ByTom

A record Opening Day crowd at Chicago’s Comiskey Park enthusiastically greets their American League champs, and the patrons warmly welcome the return of Minnie Minoso to the team after his three-year exile to Cleveland. The 34 year-old outfielder doesn’t disappoint the South Side fans when, in addition to hitting a grand slam in the fourth, he blasts a ninth inning walk-off home run, giving the White Sox a 10-9 victory over Kansas City.

Making his debut in pinstripes, Roger Maris goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in the Yankees lineup

Making his debut in pinstripes, Roger Maris goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in the Yankees lineup

ByTom

Making his debut in pinstripes, Roger Maris goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in the Yankees lineup. The right-fielder’s 11 total bases, including two home runs and a double, contribute to the Bronx Bombers’ Opening Day 8-4 victory over Boston at Fenway Park.

Sid GordonĀ of theĀ Boston BravesĀ hits the firstĀ National LeagueĀ grand slamĀ of the season

Sid GordonĀ of theĀ Boston BravesĀ hits the firstĀ National LeagueĀ grand slamĀ of the season

ByTom

1950Ā –Ā Sid GordonĀ of theĀ Boston BravesĀ hits the firstĀ National LeagueĀ grand slamĀ of the season, as Boston beats theĀ New York Giants, 10 – 6, at theĀ Polo Grounds. There will be 35 grand slams in the league and 68 in all this year. Both are records but both will later be topped.