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  Stadiums of the NFL-Texas Stadium-Dallas Cowboys
After over 30 years of existence, Texas Stadium is still one of the NFL's best stadiums, and one of the most unique stadiums in the league.
However, funding for a new stadium for the team was passed in November 2004 and the Cowboys will move into a new stadium in 2008.
Stadiums of the NFL is not associated with the National Football League or any team mentioned.
www.stadiumsofnfl.com /nfc/TexasStadium.htm   (291 words)

  
 Texas Stadium Fact Sheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In return, Texas Stadium Corp. agreed to transfer ownership to the city of 5.3 acres of land east of the stadium.
Texas Stadium Corporation has agreed that the Dallas Cowboys will vacate Texas Stadium at the end of the lease (January 2009), but have the option of extending the lease up to two additional years.
Texas Stadium Corporation has agreed not to oppose the city’s attempts to raise revenues, as permitted by law.
www.ci.irving.tx.us /seasonal/txstadium.asp   (1175 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Texas Memorial Stadium was rededicated on September 18, 1948 (at halftime of the Texas-Louisiana State football game), to honor Texans who had died in World War II.
In 1997 fourteen stadium suites were added to the west side of the stadium and the underside of the stands was completely remodeled, adding a new concession plaza and a visitors' locker room.
The track oval in the DKR–Memorial Stadium was removed, new seats were added to the west grandstand, and the field was lowered seven feet to accommodate new front-row and field-level seats on the east and west grandstands.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/DD/xvd1.html   (1037 words)

  
 Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium crowds once were criticized because upscale fans in fur coats and three-piece suits seemed to be "too cool" to cheer, but in recent years Cowboys fans have become younger and more boisterous.
Texas Stadium is the only stadium with a hole in the roof (which is actually very annoying and pointless in my opinion).
To which Pooker@webtv.net responds: Evidently when Texas Stadium was built there was not as imaginative uses for the facility on a year round basis as there is now.....
users.california.com /~csuppes/NFL/DallasCowboys/index.htm   (1534 words)

  
 Dallas Cowboys Texas Stadium
Situated in the environs of Dallas, Irving, Texas, the stadium was built to replace the monumental Cotton Bowl Stadium.
The stadium is the sole property of the City of Irving.
In the original layout, it was proposed that a dome would crown the stadium, but since the authorities ran short of funds the costruction came to an end.
www.dallas-cowboys-players.com /stadium.php   (519 words)

  
 Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
The Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium track oval is removed, new chairback seats are added to the west grandstand, and the field is lowered seven feet to accomodate new front rows and 600 new field level seats on the east and west grandstands.
Construction progress continued in the football facility in 1997 with the opening of 14 west side stadium suites, renovation of all west grandstand patron areas (concourses, walkways, restrooms, concessions stands, novelty stands), and construction of a new visiting football team locker room in the northwest corner of the stadium.
Following the 1998 season, the track oval within Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium track was removed and the field was lowered several feet to allow for new rows of seating on the east and west grandstands.
users.california.com /~csuppes/NCAA/Big12/Texas/newindex.htm   (1116 words)

  
 Ballparks of Baseball-Arlington Stadium-Texas Rangers
The stadium had 10,600 seats, and the playing field was 40 feet below the parking area enabling it to be enlarged to have a seating capacity of 50,000.
The team was renamed the Texas Rangers and Turnpike Stadium was renamed Arlington Stadium because Turnpike Stadium was thought to be an inappropriate name for a major league stadium.
It was the hottest stadium in baseball as almost all the Rangers' home games, even Sunday games, were played at night due to the summer heat and humidity.
www.ballparksofbaseball.com /past/ArlingtonStadium.htm   (458 words)

  
 Ratliff Stadium
Texas High School Football is great anywhere, but in Odessa they play in a venue that has been called the "Epicenter of Texas High School Football".
Ratliff Stadium is a great place to watch football and the home field of the Odessa High School Bronchos and the Odessa Permian Panthers.
Let's see, stadium seats, those aluminum benches can be cold; binoculars, great if you watch the game from the top of the stands the way I do and they come in handy when trying to find your car.
www.texasbob.com /travel/tbt_ratliff.html   (680 words)

  
 Stadiums of the NFL-Cowboys Stadium-Dallas Cowboys
When the Dallas Cowboys leave Texas Stadium after the 2008 season they will be leaving many memories there, but the signature hole in the roof will go with them to their new stadium.
The stadium will feature distinct arches that span the length of the stadium, a retractable roof, that when open will create a hole like at Texas Stadium, and open endzone plazas.
The stadium will have a main seating capacity of 80,000 but will be expandable to seat nearly 100,000 fans for large events such as the Super Bowl.
www.stadiumsofnfl.com /future/CowboysStadium.htm   (491 words)

  
 Texas Stadium
The glittering showcase of Cowboys football is Texas Stadium, a state-of-the-art modern football facility which opened on Oct. 24, 1971.
Texas Stadium's most unique feature is the partial roof which covers fans from inclement weather, but leaves the game outdoors.
Texas Stadium also boasts the luxurious Stadium Club, one of Dallas' premier locations for private parties, banquets and convention gatherings.
www.fortunecity.com /athena/thatcher/2042/Texas.htm   (131 words)

  
 johnnyroadtrip.com - Dallas's Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium is located west of downtown Dallas in Irving.
The stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, and has hosted the Big 12 championship game as well.
Tailgating is permitted outside Texas Stadium, and there is also a pre-game party tent outside the stadium.
www.johnnyroadtrip.com /cities/dallas/texasstadium.htm   (116 words)

  
 Texas Stadium Seating Chart, Texas Stadium Tickets, Texas Stadium Maps
Since opening in 1971, Texas Stadium has launched the Dallas Cowboys to five Super Bowl titles and seen some of the greatest players in NFL history.
Many sports fans are surprised to hear that Texas Stadium was dry (meaning no alcohol) until Jerry Jones bought the team and pressured city officials to allow beer to be sold in 1993.
The Cowboys are working toward getting a new stadium, but until then they will play at Texas Stadium and you don’t want to miss your chance to see a game in one of the most famous sports venues in the entire world.
www.gotickets.com /venues/tx/texas_stadium.php   (447 words)

  
 www.MackBrown-TexasFootball.com
With the removal of the track and the lowering of the field by six feet to allow the addition of several rows of seats, the renovations were completed in August 1999.
It was part of a $90 million-plus project that included removal of the artificial turf from the football stadium, the construction of Frank Denius Fields, the Red and Charlene McCombs Softball Field, the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium and extensive remodeling of Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium/Jamail Field and the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletics Complex.
The final phase of the construction began shortly after the 1998 season ended, when the 75-year-old stadium floor was excavated to a depth of six feet to allow a reconfiguration and addition of seats and the removal of the track to provide a more intimate football setting.
www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com /pages/superstadium.html   (590 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
A milestone in the history of the stadium occurred on January 1, 1937, when the first Cotton Bowl Classic was played before a crowd of 17,000 between the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs and Marquette University; TCU won 16 to 6.
The Dallas Cowboys were at the bowl from their formation in 1960 until Texas Stadium was completed in Irving in 1971.
Texas scored with a minute and eight seconds left to win both the game and the Longhorns' second national championship.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/CC/xxc1.html   (1538 words)

  
 Texas State Society
The hole in the roof of Texas Stadium spans 2.25 acres in width, but this expansive opening is more than just a gateway to fresh air.
Prior to 1971, the year the Irving stadium was completed, the Cowboys played at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas's Fair Park, but $35 million in bonds helped propel "America's Team" into a new building complete with hundreds of luxury suites and more than 65,000 seats.
A biennial evaluation in 2002 deemed the stadium in relatively good condition, with wear and tear on the roof being the only real problem; however, as Texas Monthly senior editor Gary Cartwright reveals in the October issue, the latest dilemma centers on owner Jerry Jones and his mission to erect a new Super Bowl-worthy stadium.
www.texasstatesociety.org /news_article.cfm?news_article_id=22   (1356 words)

  
 Texas : Dallas Cowboys Stadium
Texas Stadium was also the brief home of the Dallas Tornado of the North American Soccer League, from 1972 until 1975.
When it was originally built, the stadium was supposed to have been an enclosed dome, but the weight of the roof could not be supported.
The Dallas Cowboys are planning on moving out of Texas Stadium in 2008 or 2009 and into a new stadium in Arlington, Texas.
www.buyselltix.com /nfl/stadium/cowboysStadium.php   (384 words)

  
 Texas Monthly October 2004: Texas Tidbits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
But lately the annual game between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma is one of the few occasions that fills the stadium to capacity.
Neither Rice Stadium nor the Astrodome would suffice, and their proposal for a new stadium had to outshine any plan from Los Angeles, a city also seeking a franchise.
Instead, Reliant Stadium's cost by opening day was $449 million, paid for by taxes, personal seat licenses, a loan from Harris County, and a loan from McNair, the owner of the new NFL franchise team, the Houston Texans.
www.texasmonthly.com /mag/issues/2004-10-01/tidbits.php   (1538 words)

  
 Dallas - Days Inn Texas Stadium/Irving Irving Texas
The Days Inn Texas Stadium is centrally located in Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex known for excitement and full of entertainment, a renovated property with modern comforts and excellent service.
Major attractions include the Texas Giant, the world's tallest roller coaster; the Shock Wave, the world's fastest double loop roller coaster; the Spinnaker, a whirling ride which spins passengers upside down as well as around; and the Texas Chute Out, a high rise parachute jump ride.
On the grounds of the Texas State Fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, is the million-dollar Hall of State which houses the Dallas Historical Society and an elaborate museum of early pioneer Texas.
www.texasescapes.com /hotels/hotelinfo/10955.html   (478 words)

  
 Texas Stadium in Dallas Fort Worth, TX - AOL City Guide
Whether you love the Dallas Cowboys or hate 'em, the stadium with the hole in the roof is an undeniable part of NFL lore.
Texas Stadium opened in 1971, and it has retained its one-of-a-kind status ever since.
Stadium food: In contrast to the food courts and specialty items found at newer stadia, Texas Stadium is decidedly more retro: Hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and mystery cheese nachos top the bill of fare.
search.cityguide.aol.com /dallas/entertainment/texas-stadium/v-106162260   (625 words)

  
 Texas Stadium History - Texas Stadium History, Photos, Tickets and Directions
The stadium is located at the intersections of Loop 12, Hwy 183, and Hwy 114.
A hole is in the center of the roof allows fans to stay dry but the field is left open to the elements outside.
The stadium has many amenities that include 381 luxury suites, a stadium club where fans gather for parties and banquets, and The Corral, which provides food, beverages, entertainment and large screen televisions for fans before, during and after all Cowboys games.
www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /nflstadiums/texasstadium.cfm   (318 words)

  
 Texas Stadium Hotels - Dallas Hotels
All of our Texas Stadium Hotels have been approved by both the Automobile Club of America and the Mobil Travel Guide, both the recognized authorities in hotel/travel ratings.
Texas Stadium has been the site of many events throughout the years.
Texas Stadium performers include, but are not limited to: Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Genesis, 'NSYNC, Dave Matthews Band, Metallica, Madonna, Eagles, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Carman, etc. Texas Stadium also hosts dirt events such as Supercross and Monster Trucks.
www.specialeventhotels.com /nfl/texas_stadium   (210 words)

  
 Emailware.net - Texas stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Texas Stadium has been the home field of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys since 1971.
Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys.
Texas Stadium crowds once were criticized because upscale fans in fur coats and...
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 Texas Stadium Tickets Irving Texas Ticket Brokers Texas Stadium Seating Charts Address Venue Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
If you are planning to travel to Texas Stadium, our Irving page will provide you some useful information.
If available, tickets purchased from the Texas Stadium box office are generally less expensive, but the seat selection may be limited.
The market value for the Texas Stadium tickets, which is based on supply and demand, determines the price we charge for them.
www.ticketexplore.com /venues/texas_stadium_tickets.asp   (645 words)

  
 WFAA.com | Local News: Cowboys Stadium
The new $1 billion Cowboys stadium will be the largest and most expensive in the NFL, but it will be built with a bigger world in mind.
From the moment team president Tex Schramm spotted luxury suites at a soccer stadium in Mexico City and decided to import the concept to the new Texas Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys have been trendsetters in design and in pulling every conceivable dollar from the building where they play.
A Dallas Cowboys stadium construction manager said Friday that workers were 99 percent finished with the excavation of the 50-foot-deep bowl.
www.wfaa.com /sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/cowboysstadium/vitindex.html   (1304 words)

  
 Texas Stadium Tickets - Events at Texas Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Texas Stadium address is 2401 E Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062.
Texas Stadium tickets are offered through Tickets 4 Dallas, a division of Texas Ticket Network, an established independent ticket broker.
We are not affiliated with, nor do we have any licenses or strategic alliances with, nor are we authorized by the Texas Stadium, NFL, or Ticketmaster.
www.tickets4dallas.com /texas_stadium.html   (118 words)

  
 www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com
As Texas football moves into the 21st century, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium continues to evolve as a state-of-the-art facility at the forefront of college football.
The stadium's last renovations came in August 1999 with the removal of the track and the lowering of the field by six feet to allow the addition of several rows of seats.
It was part of a $90 million-plus project that included removal of the artificial turf from the stadium, the construction of Frank Denius Fields practice facility, the Red and Charlene McCombs Softball Field, the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium and extensive remodeling of Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium/Jamail Field and the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletics Complex.
www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com /index.php?s=&url_channel_id=37&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=29&change_well_id=2   (833 words)

  
 Football - Texas Tech Red Raiders :: The Official Athletic Site
The official store of Texas Tech Athletics is the Double T Zone which is located next to the ticket office in the north end of Jones AT&T Stadium.
The stadium club is for Red Raider Club members who have purchased club seats and or luxury suites for the 2006 season.
Join Texas Tech Football team as they make their gameday walk to the locker room inside Jones AT&T Stadium.
texastech.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/gameday-2005.html   (753 words)

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