On this day in history - Texas Stadium demolished

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Back in the early 1980's there was a huge rivalry between LD Bell in Hurst and Trinity in Euless. It was either the 1981 or 1982 seasons and both schools were top in the district. The school district was expecting a huge turnout for the annual rivalry game, which also had district championship implications for both schools. The decision was made to hold the game at Texas Stadium, and it was the right decision. The stadium was packed - for a high school game.

Any way, I was part of the team and we were holding practice at the stadium a few days before the game. While we were on the field Rafael Septien showed up for his own practice session and everyone got to visit with him a bit. It was a pretty cool experience for a bunch of 16 year old kids.

I was a Blue Raider

 

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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

When Texas Stadium was demolished, a piece of my heart died. I am thankful to have attended 4 games at Texas Stadium: 2 while growing up as an adolescent (1977 and 1982); 2 as a young adult (1993 and 1995). I have yet to visit Jerry's World. Have had several opportunities but choose not to. Simply don't have the enthusiasm and appeal to visit AT&T Stadium as I did towards Texas Stadium.