DALLAS - Reunion Arena (18,187 | 1980 - 2009)

^^ Why? The arena looks new, if you're talking about the one in the pic.

alex_zebe said:

^^ Why? The arena looks new, if you're talking about the one in the pic.

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New? The arena was built in 1980.

Jim856796 said:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Reunion_Arena.jpg

The Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas has passed away last Tuesday in a controlled demolition.

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PS: Can the mod please change this title to "Lost / Demolished Arenas, Stadiums or Stands" please

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Jamie Langenbrunner's scoring on Osgood from center ice in OT :nuts:

In the late 90's this was one of the toughest arena's to play in the NHL, especially come playoff time when the ice was a mess from all the humidity. I remember the 98 Western Conference finals between the Red Wings and Stars and this place was jumping. Was so glad the Wings won game 6 and didn't have to come back to play a game 7.

Rumors that a new ballpark for the Rangers would be built on the Reunion Arena site next decade perhaps.

Wild One said:

Rumors that a new ballpark for the Rangers would be built on the Reunion Arena site next decade perhaps.

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There could be some room there... but best believe, Tarrant County will fight that.

DART, TRE, and DCTA would get plenty of ridership during the summer months. It would have to be an enclosed, retractable dome ballpark though. You wouldn't really need parking because people would not want to drive to downtown Dallas anyway.

A new ballpark for the Texas Rangers (on the Reunion Arena site)? I know what you're suggesting. First we are getting rid of Turner Field in Atlanta, and now we have to get rid of the Ballpark in Arlington? Why don't we just get rid of all of the retro-classic ballparks?

Jim856796 said:

A new ballpark for the Texas Rangers (on the Reunion Arena site)? I know what you're suggesting. First we are getting rid of Turner Field in Atlanta, and now we have to get rid of the Ballpark in Arlington? Why don't we just get rid of all of the retro-classic ballparks?

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Well, it's not really anyone of us getting rid of it just because. The ballpark's lease expires 10 years from now and it will be 30 years old by then. We're not wanting the Ballpark to get demolished, it's just that given the fact that not many parks built after 1920 and before 1990 are still around, we're just being realistic.

If the Rangers do decide to leave Arlington, I'd much rather they come close to downtown Fort Worth since the Rangers are the ONLY major pro sports team in this area to never play in Dallas County. We want to keep it that way.

We already have a minor league ballpark that could graciously expand to fit MLB needs...

Well, when the lease of the current ballpark expires, why can't they just renew the lease and/or make any upgrades to the existing ballpark rather than just go for a new ballpark (especially a new ballpark that isn't retro-classic)?

I don't think The Ballpark in Arlington will be demolished anytime soon.

The sad thing about rumors is that they're about something you think may never happen will actually happen sometime in the future.

Jim856796 said:

I don't think The Ballpark in Arlington will be demolished anytime soon.

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And there are few people in DFW who want it to be.

But we're not the ones who own the team or the ballpark...

Alright, I'll have to end this discussion on any potential new Texas Rangers ballpark on this thread before it gets heated.

Jim856796 said:

Alright, I'll have to end this discussion on any potential new Texas Rangers ballpark on this thread before it gets heated.

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Well... you could always start one. It is a good topic of discussion.

Jim856796 said:

I don't think The Ballpark in Arlington will be demolished anytime soon.

The sad thing about rumors is that they're about something you think may never happen will actually happen sometime in the future.

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Well, it doesn't look like it will be around for its 30th birthday.