April 24 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard's home run display for its intended purpose (1965)

Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard's home run display for its intended purpose during a 5-0 shutout of the Pirates. Vern Law is the victim. Jim Wynn adds another blast two innings later to delight the crowd. Dick Farrell scatters seven hits.

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