On this day in history - Texas Stadium demolished

[big dog cowboy]

Texas Stadium demolished
Apr. 11, 2010

More than 20,000 people gathered at tailgate parties and other spots Sunday to watch fireworks go off one last time over Texas Stadium before a ton of dynamite lit up the Dallas Cowboys' longtime home and brought it to the ground.

The building known for the giant hole in its roof — "so God can watch his team,'' according to local lore - was demolished in a planned implosion set off by the 11-year-old winner of an essay contest.

The Cowboys played 38 seasons in Texas Stadium, winning five Super Bowls during that time. The local landmark also was home for the world famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

More: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/texas-stadium-demolished

 

[zrinkill]

The Rowdy curse is just a cover


This is the real curse.

 

[jazzcat22]

I seen the last home game there, and the 1st game at the Death Star.

I have unopened programs from both games.

All which means nothing. They lost both games.

 

[Jipper]

I seen the last home game there, and the 1st game at the Death Star.

I have unopened programs from both games.

All which means nothing. They lost both games.

That Ravens game sucked, I was so mad with those back to back long td runs

 

[Mr_437]

Let's a casino isn't put in its place. Sell the team Dumont.

 

[Whirlwin]

Definitely didn’t get any memorabilia

 

[JoJo]

I was there for the last MNF game played at Texas Stadium. Won a high scoring game against McNabb and the Eagles.

 

[DeaconMoss]

The beginning of the curse

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Miss that place, saw my share of games there including Leon Lett snow Fiasco as well as Randy Moss debut both on Thanksgiving. The six hour round trip was usually worth it especially when you could get a ticket from a scalper for $10. Texas stadium had its own charm and personality. The new joint seems sterile and devoid of the above. I can guarantee you I will never step foot inside it

 

[AstroPilota]

So far, it appears that, that explosion also wiped out the team we all knew as the Dallas Cowboys.......

 

[gtb1943]

Texas Stadium had a soul

The Death Star is just a building

 

[HeavyBarrel]

Saw a few HS football playoff games there in the 80's and early 90's. Few Cowboy games too, miss that place

 

[Reid1boys]

I was there for the last MNF game played at Texas Stadium. Won a high scoring game against McNabb and the Eagles.

I was there also. First and only game I ever attended at that stadium. It was a very emotional weekend. I had a great time. When the team cam eon the field with the fireworks shooting up on both sides of the players I started crying like a little baby. My entire childhood was flashing right before my eyes.

 

[Reid1boys]

So far, it appears that, that explosion also wiped out the team we all knew as the Dallas Cowboys.......

awwww... there you are my old friend, misery. Welcome home.

 

[maryquality]

Yeah. It was a sad day for me. Then they showed a clip with Jerry Jones and his grandson watching. His grandson was balling his eyes out, and then I started crying!! LOL

 

[5Stars]

I drove from Albuquerque and back 12 times to go watch a game there. That is where after a game me and my friends met Hollywood and Too Tall at the fenced gate before they boarded a bus to take them where ever they had to go. Roger just walked by really fast and did not stop to talk to any fans and just got on the bus really quick. Cool memories.

 

[Established1971]

I never got to see it But I did finally get to Irving in 2016 and saw the empty lot where it had been.

 

[fivetwos]

Miss that place terribly. The second level was low and provided the perfect vantage point. Similar height to club seats these days. Loved the location too.

Saw about 30-35 games there, maybe only 5-6 at the new place.

There was so much land available around TS they could have built a new stayjum in the parking lot, as often happens around the league. I remember Jerry having a tough time with public funding.

Anyone recall why Irving didn’t happen?

 

[JayFord]

A whole lot of history

A Shame how that 08 team closed out that stadium and the season

 

[VaqueroTD]

Growing up in Dallas, taking long road trips with the parents in the metroplex.... one memory that always stands out is passing Texas Stadium on the highway. Must be weird for those that lived there when it was torn down. Seemed like part of the city.

Funny how the Cotton Bowl is still going strong. Doesn't feel like that thing will ever get torn down.