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DALTON, Ga., March 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The scoreboard on the Houston Astrodome read “You are about to witness an historic event,” on March 21, 1966 to commemorate the first major league baseball game played on a synthetic surface.
More than 55 years later, we continue to mark that historic day with the second annual AstroTurf Day. Established in 2021 in Dalton, Georgiahome to AstroTurf’s manufacturing facility since 1968, we celebrate our history and milestones as well as the future.
The second annual AstroTurf Day is set for Monday, March 21, 2022.
AstroTurf® is the original inventor of synthetic turf, and the company has been at the leading edge of athletic surface innovation for over half a century. AstroTurf® products have set the stage for some of the most iconic moments in sports history. They have served as the playing surface for 12 World Series, 11 Super Bowls, 10 Olympics, 8 Major League All-Star Games, and 34 NFL Pro Bowls. AstroTurf® is also a preferred turf for college athletic programs, high schools, and sports complexes across the United States.
The brand name is inspired by the Houston Astrodome, the world’s first domed multi-sports …
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