View of Texas Stadium, former home of the Dallas Cowboys

TEXAS STADIUM

Known for the hole in it’s roof so God could watch his favorite team play, the Dallas Cowboys called Texas Stadium their home for 37 seasons. The Dallas Cowboys were established in 1960 as expansion franchise and have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL since, winning five Super Bowl’s and eight

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View of the playing field at Sun Devil Stadium, former home of the Arizona Cardinals

SUN DEVIL STADIUM

Located on the campus of Arizona State University, the Arizona Cardinals shared Sun Devil Stadium with the ASU Sun Devils for 17 season. In the mid 1950s Arizona State University decided to construct a stadium for its team. The stadium was constructed between two small mountains and was completed in time for the start of

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Aerial of old Soldier Field, former home of the Chicago Bears

SOLDIER FIELD

Home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field was once the oldest stadium in the NFL. To honor World War I veterans in 1919, plans were developed for a new stadium. Construction began on the stadium in 1922 and was completed by 1928. Opening for the stadium, that was originally called Municipal Grant Park Stadium, came

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View of the playing field at the Silverdome, former home of the Detroit Lions

SILVERDOME

Home of the Detroit Lions for more than 25 years, the Silverdome was one of the largest stadiums in the NFL. Prior to moving into the Silverdome, the Detroit Lions had played at Tiger Stadium since 1938, that was also the home of the Detroit Tigers (MLB). Tiger Stadium was primarily a baseball stadium, but

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Aerial of Shea Stadium in football configuration, former home of the New York Jets

SHEA STADIUM

Throughout the Jets 40 year history, the team has never had a stadium of there own. After the loss of the New York Giants (MLB) in the late 1950s, New York City had only one baseball team. Four lawyers, including William Shea were appointed to acquire a baseball franchise for the city. Meanwhile in 1959,

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Riverfront Stadium, former home of the Cincinnati Bengals

RIVERFRONT STADIUM

Riverfront Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals for nearly 30 years, was one of the NFL’s most boring stadiums. During the mid 1940s discussion began on the possibility of building a stadium along the banks of the Ohio River. By the 1950s, the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) became unsatisfied with their home, Crosley Field leading the

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View of the playing field at RFK Stadium, former home of the Washington Redskins

RFK STADIUM

Opening in 1961, RFK Stadium became the first multipurpose stadiums ever built. By the early 1950s, Griffith Stadium, home of the Washington Redskins (NFL) and Senators (MLB) was beginning to show its age. The time had come for a new stadium to be built in the nation’s capitol. By the mid 1950s city leaders decided

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View from the upper deck at the RCA Dome

RCA DOME

For 23 seasons, the RCA Dome was the home of the Indianapolis Colts and stars such as Peyton Manning. Prior to moving to Indianapolis for the 1984 season, the Colts called Baltimore their home. The Colts had played in Baltimore since 1953 at Memorial Stadium, that they shared with the Baltimore Orioles (MLB). Prior to

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View of the field at the Orange Bowl, former home of the Miami Hurricanes

ORANGE BOWL

Home of the University of Miami Hurricanes for more than 60 years, the Orange Bowl was the site of many historical football moments. In the early 1930s, a new stadium was needed for the University of Miami’s football program. In July 1936, the Hurricanes and the City of Miami reached an agreement to build a

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View from the upper deck at Mile High Stadium, former home of the Denver Broncos

MILE HIGH STADIUM

Located in Denver, Mile High Stadium served as the home to many great Bronco teams and players for four memorable decades. Its history goes back to 1948, when private funds were used to build a stadium for the Denver Bears (baseball) and the local football team. A hill at 19th and Clay Street was selected

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