Texas Stadium - Wikipedia
WEBThe first football game played at Texas Stadium was on October 15, 1971, when Texas Southern defeated Bishop 34–21 in a college football game. [13] The stadium hosted numerous neutral-site college football games and was the home field of the SMU Mustangs for eight seasons, from 1979 through 1986.
'Most dramatic stadium I have ever seen': Texas Stadium opens in 1971
WEBFrom the Oct. 24, 1971 edition of The Dallas Morning News. Boston College running back Bill Thomas reads up on the Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys -- including their brand-new home of Texas...
50 For 50: Fifty Memorable Moments in Texas Stadium History
WEBOct 22, 2021 · Texas Stadium hosts first football game as the Dallas Cowboys move from the Cotton Bowl to the new stadium and defeat the New England Patriots, 44-21. Jan 2, 1972. The Cowboys win the first postseason game ever played at Texas Stadium, a 14-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.
Texas Stadium History - Pro-Football-Reference.com
WEBTexas Stadium History. 2401 East Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062. Years Active: 1971-2008 . Surfaces: texasturf (1971-1994), astroturf (1995-2002), fieldturf (2003-2008) Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1971-2008) Regular Season: 197-94-0; Playoffs: 16-6; More venue info
Texas Stadium opened 50 years ago. Let’s take a look back at …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The home of the Dallas Cowboys — known for the distinctive hole in the roof — opened Oct. 24, 1971 with a 44-21 win against the New England Patriots. The Irving stadium was demolished in...
Cowboys Legends Remember Texas Stadium on the 50th …
WEBAug 16, 2021 · Texas Stadium hosted its first game on Oct. 24, 1971, boasting more than 64,000 seats, a computerized scoreboard, and more luxury suites than any other stadium. It was best known for its partial roof that protected the fans but left the field exposed “so God can watch his team play” as the saying goes, sometimes attributed to Cowboys ...
Texas Stadium | Looking Back at this Icon of Irving
WEBOct 24, 2021 · In 1971, the Cowboys were already well on the road to success even before they moved from Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. But playing in their new, dedicated stadium gave them wings to soar. The first NFL game in their new home ushered in a win against the New England Patriots by 23 points.
Texas Stadium - History, Photos & More of the former NFL stadium …
WEBThe Dallas Cowboys played their first game at Texas Stadium on October 24, 1971. Texas Stadium became one of the NFL’s most unique stadiums upon opening because of it’s partially domed. A hole in the center of the roof allowed fans to stay dry but left the field open to the elements outside.
1971: Staubach takes command, gets Dallas that elusive title
WEBJul 20, 2023 · In the Cowboys first game at Texas Stadium on Oct. 24th, Staubach threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for another in a 44-21 rout over the Patriots. Duane Thomas scored the first...
Texas Stadium - Wikiwand
WEBThe first football game played at Texas Stadium was on October 15, 1971, when Texas Southern defeated Bishop 34–21 in a college football game. The stadium hosted numerous neutral-site college football games and was the home field of the SMU Mustangs for eight seasons, from 1979 through 1986.