Houston Astrodome, home of the Oilers, opened 50 years ago Thursday

Fifty years ago Thursday, the Houston Astrodome hosted its first event, with the Houston Astros facing the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. Mickey Mantle, leading off for New York, had the first hit. There have been some remembrances today of the Astrodome upon its golden anniversary of operation, with HardballTalk among those recalling…