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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by bobrek, May 19, 2019.

  1. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    So my brother got some old 8mm film converted to video. Here is a trip to Colt Stadium from 1962. There is no sound. Notice that Max Stassi's grandfather closes out the film clip.


     
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    I’ve heard stories about Colt Stadium from my great uncle and dad.

    Basically told me it was a terrible place to watch a game in July. Stories of snakes and homeless people and Astros players drinking in the parking lot after games.

    Last I heard the stadium was still being used in Mexico.
     
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    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I have a memory of sitting in an enclosed area and they had an all you can eat buffet where I feasted on fried chicken. But I was 4 at the game in the video, so I am not too confident in my 4 or 5 year old self remembering stuff.
     
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    I’m sure it was a lot of fun. My elders complained about Colt Stadium but they went a lot and the players were easy to interact with. The reality is, it was a minor league stadium with a new club that wasn’t really a big league type club until they went to the Dome. A lot of good memories I’m sure. I have a lot of good memories of the Dome as a kid. Working for the Astros at MMP for several years gave me an appreciation for MMP....rats and all.
     
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    Save the Dome.

    Houston lacks greatly in historical landmarks.
     
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