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Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium
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Stadium nameTexas Stadium
LocationIrving, Texas
Broke ground1969
OpenedOctober 24, 1971
ClosedDecember 20, 2008
DemolishedApril 11, 2010
OwnerCity of Irving
OperatorDallas Cowboys
SurfaceTartan Turf (1971-1978), AstroTurf (1979-2002)
Construction cost$35 million
ArchitectAIA
TenantsDallas Cowboys (1971-2008), SMU Mustangs football (1979-1986)

Texas Stadium was a stadium located in Irving, Texas, and it was the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League from 1971 to 2008. The stadium was also home to the SMU Mustangs football team from 1979 to 1986, and it hosted several high-profile events, including Super Bowl XII and Super Bowl XXVIII. The stadium was known for its distinctive hole in the roof, which was designed by Buckminster Fuller and Pierre Koenig, and it was often referred to as "The Hole in the Roof" or "The Big Hole". The stadium was also featured in several films and television shows, including Any Given Sunday and Walker, Texas Ranger, which starred Chuck Norris.

● History

The history of the stadium dates back to the late 1960s, when the Dallas Cowboys were looking for a new home to replace the Cotton Bowl, which was their home stadium at the time. The team was owned by Clint Murchison Jr., who was a wealthy oil tycoon and a close friend of Lamar Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. The stadium was designed by a team of architects, including AIA and HKS, Inc., and it was built by a construction company owned by Raymond Nasher, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist who was also a close friend of Nelson Rockefeller. The stadium was officially opened on October 24, 1971, with a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots, which was attended by President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew. The stadium also hosted several other high-profile events, including concerts by The Rolling Stones and Elton John, and it was also the site of the 1985 US Festival, which was organized by Steve Wozniak and Bob Geldof.

● Design and Construction

The design of the stadium was influenced by several factors, including the Dallas Cowboys' desire for a unique and recognizable home stadium, and the need for a stadium that could accommodate a large crowd. The stadium was designed by a team of architects, including AIA and HKS, Inc., and it was built by a construction company owned by Raymond Nasher. The stadium featured a distinctive hole in the roof, which was designed by Buckminster Fuller and Pierre Koenig, and it was often referred to as "The Hole in the Roof" or "The Big Hole". The stadium also featured a unique seating arrangement, with a series of rings that surrounded the field, and it was equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system designed by JBL. The construction of the stadium was overseen by Bechtel Group, a large construction company that had previously worked on several other high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge.

● Seating and Facilities

The stadium had a seating capacity of over 65,000, and it featured a series of rings that surrounded the field. The stadium also had a number of luxury suites, including the Dallas Cowboys' owner's suite, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and I.M. Pei. The stadium was equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system designed by JBL, and it had a large video scoreboard designed by Sony. The stadium also had a number of concession stands, including ones operated by Arby's and Pepsi, and it had a large parking lot that could accommodate over 10,000 cars. The stadium was also equipped with a number of amenities, including a Dallas Cowboys' store, a NFL store, and a number of restaurants, including Chili's and Outback Steakhouse.

● Tenants and Events

The stadium was home to the Dallas Cowboys from 1971 to 2008, and it was also home to the SMU Mustangs football team from 1979 to 1986. The stadium hosted several high-profile events, including Super Bowl XII and Super Bowl XXVIII, and it was also the site of several concerts, including ones by The Rolling Stones and Elton John. The stadium also hosted several other events, including the 1985 US Festival, which was organized by Steve Wozniak and Bob Geldof, and the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was won by Brazil. The stadium was also featured in several films and television shows, including Any Given Sunday and Walker, Texas Ranger, which starred Chuck Norris and Clarence Gilyard.

● Demolition and Legacy

The stadium was demolished on April 11, 2010, in a controlled implosion that was watched by thousands of people. The demolition was overseen by Controlled Demolition, Inc., a company that had previously demolished several other high-profile structures, including the Kingdome and the Seattle Kingdome. The site of the stadium is now a large parking lot, and it is owned by the City of Irving. The legacy of the stadium lives on, however, and it is still remembered fondly by many Dallas Cowboys fans, including Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett. The stadium was also commemorated in a special ceremony, which was attended by Jerry Jones and George W. Bush, and it was also the subject of a documentary film, which was produced by ESPN and NFL Films. Category:Defunct stadiums in the United States

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