It served as the battleground for a plethora of classic moments in Dallas Cowboy history. And when the Texas Stadium was finally demolished through a controlled explosion in Irving, TX, it attracted thousands of onlookers during its final moment of glory as fireworks went off into the distance.
The Dallas Cowboys played a multitude of memorable games in the stadium. Many of the games in the stadium led to the team’s Super Bowl winning seasons. These memories seemed to draw most attention from the thousands of fans who came to the event, wishing to see the final moments of the monumental piece of Texas football history as it was blasted away in the morning twilight.
“It was much more emotional than I expected. I’m so glad that I had my family out there to hold my hand through it. I didn’t think I would be that much of a basket case about it. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend,” former Cowboys Cheerleader Pam Seal told the Associated Press.
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A 7-year-old boy named Casey was selected to hit the detonator button for the thousands of pounds of dynamite that were used to blast the structure. The initial explosion did not destroy the main pillars but made quite a scene for the 20,000 people in attendance.
The Texas Stadium cost $35 million to build in the seventies: a stark contrast to the $1.15 billion that was spent on Cowboys Stadium which opened in 2009.
The stadium held over just over 65,000 people and was built to substitute the Cotton Bowl. It gained the nickname “the Hole” after a statement by then well-known linebacker D.D. Lewis who said, “Texas Stadium has a hole in its roof so God can watch His favorite team play.”
Legendary coach Tom Landry called many crucial plays in the stadium and all-stars like Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Michael Irving played out the glory years of their careers in the venue.
Landry’s wife Alicia said in an interview with AP, “Texas Stadium will never become tarnished, neglected or dishonored, but always remembered, revered and respected, a memory that will be cherished, a place forever honored by all of us who were there. It was a special time and a special place, for the team and for the fans, to be part of our memories forever.”
The Dallas Cowboys played a multitude of memorable games in the stadium. Many of the games in the stadium led to the team’s Super Bowl winning seasons. These memories seemed to draw most attention from the thousands of fans who came to the event, wishing to see the final moments of the monumental piece of Texas football history as it was blasted away in the morning twilight.
“It was much more emotional than I expected. I’m so glad that I had my family out there to hold my hand through it. I didn’t think I would be that much of a basket case about it. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend,” former Cowboys Cheerleader Pam Seal told the Associated Press.
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A 7-year-old boy named Casey was selected to hit the detonator button for the thousands of pounds of dynamite that were used to blast the structure. The initial explosion did not destroy the main pillars but made quite a scene for the 20,000 people in attendance.
The Texas Stadium cost $35 million to build in the seventies: a stark contrast to the $1.15 billion that was spent on Cowboys Stadium which opened in 2009.
The stadium held over just over 65,000 people and was built to substitute the Cotton Bowl. It gained the nickname “the Hole” after a statement by then well-known linebacker D.D. Lewis who said, “Texas Stadium has a hole in its roof so God can watch His favorite team play.”
Legendary coach Tom Landry called many crucial plays in the stadium and all-stars like Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Michael Irving played out the glory years of their careers in the venue.
Landry’s wife Alicia said in an interview with AP, “Texas Stadium will never become tarnished, neglected or dishonored, but always remembered, revered and respected, a memory that will be cherished, a place forever honored by all of us who were there. It was a special time and a special place, for the team and for the fans, to be part of our memories forever.”
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