More than a decade after the last Major League Baseball game was played in the Astrodome, the "Eighth Wonder of the World" still elicits memories from countless Astros fans who found their way to Houston's groundbreaking stadium.
The 'Dome never hosted a World Series, but it was the site of two All-Star Games, two emotionally draining National League Championship Series, and a cavalcade of remarkable pitching performances.
From the exploding scoreboard to the cavernous dimensions that made many mighty clouts into routine outs, the place the Astros called home for 35 seasons will be forever etched into baseball lore.
From the golden voice of Gene Elston, the "Holy Toledo!" of Milo Hamilton and the incomparable writing of the late Neil Hohlfeld, the great moments in the Astrodome will be treasured forever.
This list will attempt to add another diamond in a treasure chest filled with gems.
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