Texas Stadium - Here & Now Edition - Irving, Texas
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The Cowboys first stadium that was their own stadium. In use from 1971 through 2008.
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Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
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From Dallas Cowboys Farewell to Texas Stadium (
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IRVING, Texas - In a way, the final game at Texas Stadium brought the legacy of the Dallas Cowboys franchise full circle. The inaugural game on October 24, 1971, was a 44-21 victory over the New England Patriots and a stop on the road to an appearance in Super Bowl V. The final game was an embarrassing 33-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens that basically made the 2008 Cowboys' hope for a late run to the playoffs that much tougher.
Over 38 years, the home of "America's Team" saw five world championships, seven conference championships, the setting of the NFL rushing title and countless other victories. The stadium also saw just 10 losing seasons and a few periods without a playoff win.
One thing the Cowboys have always had, however, regardless of their ups and downs, are loyal fans. Despite the depressing loss on Saturday night, many braved the 30-degree temperatures to honor their favorite football legends. One-by-one, the radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys Brad Sham called out players from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s as they walked that familiar path down the tunnel and through the line of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Finally, the Ring of Honor names were called and streamers were shot from the suites above each name. The only ones not present: Troy Aikman, Don Meredith and the late Tom Landry (1924-2000), Tex Schramm (1920-2003) and Bob Hayes (1942-2002).
Former quarterback Roger Staubach took the microphone and shared a few of his favorite memories of Texas Stadium, but was most concerned about paying his respects to the fans.
"We won a lot of games because we were a good team," said Staubach, "but also because you were our fans. Thank you."