Stadium’s sendoff

More than 20,000 people gathered at tailgate parties and other spots Sunday in Irving, Texas, to watch fireworks go off one last time over Texas Stadium before a ton of dynamite lit up the Dallas Cowboys’ longtime home and brought it to the ground. The building known for the giant hole in its roof – “so God can watch his team,” according to local lore – was demolished in a planned implosion set off by the 11-year-old winner of an essay contest. The Cowboys played 38 seasons at Texas Stadium, winning five Super Bowls during that time. The local landmark also was home for the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

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