Final day for Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium, once the showcase of the NFL, will be imploded in less than 24 hours. Home to the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years, Texas Stadium became one of the most recognized structures in the world. With it’s iconic hole in the roof, Texas Stadium became the symbol of success and excess of Texas.
Seen in movies, commercials, TV series, concerts, and of course, countless nationally televised Dallas Cowboys football games, Texas Stadium is known worldwide.
The Dallas Cowboys amassed a 219-99 record there, including 16 playoff victories. During this time, the team won 5 Super Bowl championships and provided the NFL’s All-Time Leading Rusher, Emmitt Smith.
Built in 1971 at a cost of $35 million, Texas Stadium was the state of the art for entertainment venues. From it’s DiamondVision video-boards to the record 381 Luxury Suites, Texas Stadium set the standard for NFL stadiums. 30 Monday Night Football games were hosted within it’s walls, with the iconic hole in the roof the favorite cutaway scene in all of football. Former Cowboys player D.D. Lewis said in 1981 “Texas Stadium has a hole in the roof so God can watch his favorite team play.”
In 1975, Texas Stadium established the Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor to recognize former players, coaches and club officials who have made outstanding contributions to the organization.
Today Texas Stadium sits silent, awaiting the push of a button by an 11 year old boy that will trigger the implosion set for April 11, 2010 at 7:00am.
