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How Baseball Groundskeepers Achieve Checkerboard Patterns in the Ballpark Grass

March 2, 2012 Samantha

Today I found out how baseball groundskeepers achieve checkerboard patterns in the ballpark grass. Most of us have had the opportunity to stand in awe as our eyes perceive the beauty of a perfectly mowed grass in a baseball stadium. Stripes, checkerboard style, or even artistic expressions add flair to a baseball field. But how exactly do they get these […]

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AstroTurf Was Originally Named “ChemGrass” Before Being Used by the Houston Astros Baseball Team

July 21, 2011 Daven Hiskey

Today I found out AstroTurf was originally named “ChemGrass” before being used by the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team in the Astrodome. Contrary to popular belief, AstroTurf was not first used or invented for the Houston Astros. For instance, before being used by the Astros, it was used at such sporting venues as Moses Brown School in Rhode Island, […]