On this day in history - Texas Stadium demolished

[HeavyBarrel]

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

 

[America's 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

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.

 

[phillycard]

Saw Cards/Cowboys game there on my only trip ever there. I remember the folks were really nice. Not what I would expect from fans in an opposing stadium. I was with my brother and one of my best friends who are both Boys fans. We did the stadium tour of course, stood on the star, and they met a few former Boys the day before the game. A fan with a trailer invited us on for drinks and some food on game day, and I recall it being very Vet Stadium like in terms of nostalgia. All I could think of was the opening of Cowboys games with Summerall saying "You are looking live". It was a great experience. Glad I can say I saw the place.

 

[Maverick84]

there used to be a poster on here that would get angry if you called the new stadium "Jerry World" lol