The Dallas Cowboys are closing Texas Stadium. The final regular season game between the Cowboys and the Ravens ended an era that spans most of my life. I grew up watching Dallas play it's home games at "The House with the Hole". I saw my first game at Texas Stadium back in 1975 when Bob Lilly became the 1st former player to be inducted into the Ring of Honor. I was also there when Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin became the last players on the Ring of Honor.
Texas Stadium was the host for numerous great high school football playoff games. The 1st Saturday in December is special for me because that's my weekend to go watch football at Texas Stadium. I saw Graham Harrell lead Ennis to a come-from-behind victory over Highland Park, I was there when Abilene High snapped Southlake Carroll's 57 game winning streak against Texas teams, and this year, I watched Allen beat #1 ranked Euless Trinity.
Texas Stadium has a special place in my heart, and I will miss "The House with the Hole".
I went to about 7-8 games at Texas Stadium and while I don't really feel sentimental about it, games at the new stadium definitely won't feel the same. No history... just cash.
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