2007-03-27 02:17:35 · 9 answers · asked by not_prfikt 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
From Wikipedia:
AstroTurf was invented in 1965 by employees of Monsanto, patented in 1967, and originally sold under the name "Chemgrass". It was renamed AstroTurf after its first well-publicized use at the Houston Astrodome stadium. Monsanto later sold the AstroTurf brand to Southwest Recreational Industries (SRI), who held the rights until filing for bankruptcy in 2004. The development of the turf is now property of Dalton, Georgia based Textile Management Associates, Inc. It is sold by GeneralSports Venue, LLC.
2007-03-27 02:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Wally 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they tried at first to grow grass inside the AstroDome, and also, the heat from the sunlight was too intense. So... they painted reflective on the glass and put in the carpet. And, the baseball team was originally to be called the Astronauts and the building the AstronautDome, but the inventer of that name was afraid Americans would shorten it to Astros. As it is, we called the ended up calling the team "the Stors".
2007-03-27 02:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it was named for the Astrodome, which first used the turf. The Astros changed their name when they moved into the stadium. They were originally the Colt 45's.
2007-03-27 02:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by Dereky 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no the astros is more named after the astronauts at nasa, thats y we have the rockets, and comets and when the houston was trying to decide on a name for the football team we wanted something space related.
2007-03-27 03:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Nathan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The Astros are a professional important League group. extreme college teenagers would not be able to hit ninety+ with wood bats, they might not be stable sufficient to generate the mandatory bat velocity. The Astros might beat any HS group. undeniable and straightforward.
2016-12-15 09:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was first used in Houston at the Astrodome in the 60s and yes the names went hand in hand.
2007-03-27 02:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it was developed by NASA as a proto-type artificial walking surface for astronauts training to go to the moon.
2007-03-27 02:25:23 · answer #7 · answered by joesboys 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's a great question---i have no clue
i always thought it was named for the jetson's dog
2007-03-27 02:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-27 02:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋