Film Date
2/27/70
Film Reference Number
KPIX 101463
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News footage from February 27th 1970 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco featuring views of the natural bluegrass surface being torn out and replaced with astroturf. Also includes views of the astroturf being rolled out and an interview with a groundsman who reflects that: "This modern age you know everything seems to be going on the phony side so I guess we gotta go along with the times. And not seeing grass grow out here anymore and not having to cut anything I think I'm gonna be kind of lonsome." It's worth noting that the astroturf was replaced with natural grass again following the 1978 football season.