TIL that in 1966 the glass roof of the Houston Astrodome was painted to reduce glare. However, this reduced the amount of sunlight in the stadium and most of the grass died. A synthetic grass surface called ChemGrass was installed in its place, and Astroturf
This week in 1966, the Astrodome got its AstroTurf
AstroTurf, maker of synthetic turf in sports, files bankruptcy - InForum
Why the Astrodome is worth saving - Los Angeles Times
Why Does a 1966 Astros Baseball Program Show a Cub Drinking LSD?
Historic Astrodome sits empty, awaits future – The Denver Post
This week in 1966, the Astrodome got its AstroTurf
This week in 1966, the Astrodome got its AstroTurf
1966 Houston Astrodome First Astroturf
This week in 1966, the Astrodome got its AstroTurf