March 16 in Houston Astros History: A poll conducted for the city of Houston at the request of Astros owner Drayton McLane shows 56 percent (1994)

A poll conducted for the city of Houston at the request of Astros owner Drayton McLane shows 56 percent disapprove of building a downtown domed stadium primarily for the NFL Oilers and the NBA Rockets. Only 24% approve. Among those who disapprove, 49% say a new park is simply "not needed". Mayor Bob

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