the Astrodome served as the home of the Astros, Oilers and, for a short time, the Rockets. Its design was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome. It could seat 50,000 — though a record 68,266 fans ...

was placed in the middle of the Astrodome, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Tickets sold between $2-$5, with the front row of seats 100 yards from the action. Alcindor, playing with a ...