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Baseball in the Astrodome Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the baseball history made in the Astrodome.

A multiple-choice quiz by AdmiralShark. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,841

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
408

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Houston Astros debut in the Astrodome? Hint

1965

1966

1964

1967

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the Astros play in their first regular season home game in the Astrodome? Hint

Milwaukee Braves

New York Mets

Philadelphia Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who hit the first regular season home run at the Astrodome? Hint

Jimmy Wynn

Richie Allen

Joe Morgan

Hank Aaron

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which broadcaster called a game live from a gondola hanging from the roof above second base in the Astrodome during the 1965 season? Hint

Mel Allen

Chuck Thompson

Lindsey Nelson

Curt Gowdy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who hit his 500th career home run at the Astrodome? Hint

Hank Aaron

Willie McCovey

Mike Schmidt

Willie Mays

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many World Series did Houston play in the Astrodome? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many all-star games were played in the Astrodome? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whose error allowed the Astros to defeat the New York Mets 1-0 in 24 innings in 1968 at the Astrodome? Hint

Ed Kranepool

Ed Charles

Bud Harrelson

Al Weis

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Question 9 of 10

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? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Mike Scott

J.R. Richard

Bob Knepper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Astros play in their last regular season game played at the Astrodome? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Houston Astros debut in the Astrodome?

Answer: 1965

After three seasons as the Houston Colt 45s and playing home games at Colt Stadium, the team changed their name to the Astros and began the 1965 season in the newly built Astrodome.

2. Who did the Astros play in their first regular season home game in the Astrodome?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

After playing five exhibition games in the Astrodome against the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, the Astros opened their regular season schedule at the Astrodome on April 12, 1965. The Phillies spoiled the home opener, defeating the Astros 2-0.

3. Who hit the first regular season home run at the Astrodome?

Answer: Richie Allen

In the Astros home opener in 1965, Richie Allen hit a two-run homer in the third inning off Bob Bruce for the only scoring in the game.

4. Which broadcaster called a game live from a gondola hanging from the roof above second base in the Astrodome during the 1965 season?

Answer: Lindsey Nelson

Nelson, along with producer Joel Nixon, were in the gondola on April 28, 1965, when the Astros defeated the New York Mets 12-9. The game lasted 3 hours and 24 minutes.

5. Who hit his 500th career home run at the Astrodome?

Answer: Willie Mays

Mays hit a solo home run in the fourth inning on September 13, 1965, as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Astros 5-1.

6. How many World Series did Houston play in the Astrodome?

Answer: 0

While the Astros made the National League playoffs six times during their stay in the Astrodome (1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1998, and 1999), they never made it to the World Series.

7. How many all-star games were played in the Astrodome?

Answer: 2

The first all-star game took place in the Astrodome on July 9, 1968, as Willie Mays scored the only run as the National League won 1-0. The second all-star game took place July 15, 1986, as Frank White's home run provided the winning margin as the American League won 3-2.

8. Whose error allowed the Astros to defeat the New York Mets 1-0 in 24 innings in 1968 at the Astrodome?

Answer: Al Weis

Weis' error allowed the Houston's Norm Miller to score the only run in the game played April 15, 1968.

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?

Answer: Mike Scott

Scott threw his no-hitter on September 25, 1986, as the Astros defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-0.

10. Who did the Astros play in their last regular season game played at the Astrodome?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers defeated the Astros in the last regular season game, 9-4, which was played on October 3, 1999. That was not the last game that the Astros would play in the Astrodome, because they qualified for the postseason. However, the very last game was played October 9, 1999, as the Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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