Astrodome Scoreboard
Podcast Highlights
The Astro Dome Scoreboard brought an unparalleled experience to games played at the dome. At 4 stories high and 474 ft wide, it was largest scoreboard in the world. When a home run was hit, it displayed a show of 50,000 animated lights that lasted 45 seconds, a truly unique and exciting spectacle.
Astro Dome
Houston Astros
Featured Players
Bob Aspromonte
Career: 1956-1971
Position: Third Baseman, Left-fielder, and Shortstop
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height/Weight: 6’2, 170lb
Born: June 19, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY
Debut: September 19, 1956 (age 18) for Brooklyn Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Career Highlights & Awards
Career Playing Stats:
| WAR | AB | R | H | BA | HR | RBI | SB | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 4369 | 386 | 1103 | .252 | 60 | 457 | 19 | .308 | .336 |
Vern Law
Career: 1950-1967
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height/Weight: 6’2, 195lb
Born: March 12, 1930 in Meridian, ID
Debut: June 11, 1950 (age 20) for Pittsburg Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Nicknames: Deacon or Preacher
Career Highlights & Awards
Career Playing Stats:
| WAR | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.7 | 162 | 147 | 3.77 | 483 | 364 | 13 | 2672.0 | 1092 | 1.284 |
Glenn Davis
Career: 1984-1993
Position: First Baseman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height/Weight: 6’3, 205lb
Born: March 28, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL
Debut: September 2, 1984 (age 23) for Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Career Highlights & Awards
Career Playing Stats:
| WAR | AB | R | H | BA | HR | RBI | SB | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5 | 3719 | 510 | 985 | .259 | 190 | 603 | 28 | .332 | .467 |
- Silver Slugger Award (1986)
Larry, you are a true Houston treasure. I have enjoyed you as a player and broadcaster.you are truly one of my Astros heroes. Thank you and God Bless