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Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,137 c...
Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,137 cars, 171 buses, 90 RVs, 85 limousines and 1 helipad. On April 30, 1987, Tim Robbie announced Dolphin Stadium would be renamed Joe Robbie Stadium. It remained so until Aug. 26, 1996 when a 10-year, $20 million lease led to it becoming Pro Player Stadium. It was renamed Dolphin Stadium on Jan. 10, 2005. In April of 2005, a new logo and the world's largest hi-definition video boards were unveiled. In 1990, H. Wayne Huizenga purchased 50 percent of Robbie Stadium Corporation and 15 percent limited partnership in the Dolphins to provide badly needed capital. Huizenga acquired the existing percentages to become owner of the stadium and the Dolphins in 1994. Huizenga spent $100,000 million on renovations to accommodate baseball. He paid $1 million to install PAT and an upgraded drainage system. The stadium is undergoing the addition of 360,000 square feet at a cost of $250 million to improve the fan experience. Dolphin Stadium is one of three venues, joining McAfee Coliseum in Oakland and the Metrodome in Minneapolis, serving as home to NFL and Major League Baseball franchises. In the fall of 2008, the Miami Hurricanes will join the Dolphins and the Florida Marlins as the third team to make Dolphin Stadium its home. Four Super Bowls, XXIII in 1989 (San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16), XXIX in 1995 (San Francisco 49, San Diego 26), XXXIII in 1999 (Denver 34, Atlanta 19) and XLI in 2007 (Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17) have been played in what many consider the finest football facility in America. Two World Series, in 1997 (Marlins 4, Indians 3) and 2003 (Marlins 4, New York Yankees 2), have been played there. The Blockbuster Bowl, featuring Florida State and Bobby Bowden against Penn State and Joe Paterno, was the first college game played there on Dec. 29, 1990. The Seminoles won 24-17. It became the Carquest Bowl in 1994 and MicronPC Bowl in 1998 before moving to Orlando following 2000. The FedEx Orange Bowl moved to Dolphin Stadium in 1996 and has hosted national championship games in 1997 (Nebraska 42, Tennessee 17), 2000 (Oklahoma 13, Florida State 2) and 2004 (Southern California 55, Oklahoma 19). In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Florida High School Activities Association held state championships in four divisions at the stadium. It was Florida Atlantic's home field in 2001 and 2002. On March 4, 1988, the U.S. National Soccer team beat Millonarios (Columbia) 2-1 in the first world-class soccer match. The stadium opened on Aug. 16, 1987 when Chicago beat the Dolphins 10-3 in an exhibition game. In the first regular-season game, the Dolphins beat Kansas City 42-0. They beat the Chiefs 17-16 in the first playoff game on Jan. 5, 1991. Prior to the Marlins, the stadium hosted 13 spring training games and drew 370,000 fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Baltimore 10-8 in the first baseball game on March 11, 1988. Three years later, the Orioles and New York Yankees drew 67,544, the largest crowd to watch a game in a non-Major League city, and two-game total of 125,013. The Marlins won the first regular-season game on April 5, 1993, beating the Dodgers 6-3. The team's lease is scheduled to expire after the 2010 season. In 1997, the largest World Series crowd since 1954, 67,498, watched the Marlins beat Cleveland in Game 6. In 2003, 65,731 fans watched the Yankees beat the Marlins 3-1 in Game 3. Through 2006, the Dolphins' regular-season record at home was 102-57 (.642) and their playoff record was 5-3. Rod Stewart, Hall and Oates and Chicago staged the first concert on July 3, 1988. Elton John/Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Guns & Roses, The Who, New Kids on the Block, the Three Tenors World Tour, U2 and 'N Sync are among the artists who have performed there. The stadium has also hosts numerous trade shows and sales events.
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FAU had the Harmon Hop, now the Grant Hug
FAU Sports | Sun-Sentinel BlogsHad time to download some vids. For those who weren???t at the game, Dolphin Stadium treats the home team well, with multiple cameras catching game action, plus many, many shots of the crowd, that go up on the two huge...... -
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FAU football at a glance
Owls at a glance
Let's look ahead: FAU (6-6) must wait to see if it gets a bowl bid after becoming eligible with Saturday's win over Florida International in the seventh Shula Bowl. Four Sun Belt teams are eligible, but it looks like there are only spots...Tags: Howard Schnellenberger
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The Ire of Texas is Upon BCS (and its Computers)
It's Texas' turn to scream. If you can't hear the outrage echoing out of the Lone Star state, just open your door. The BCS has struck again. You know what that means. Yet another deserving team believes it's going to be unfairly excluded from the BCS...Tags: Dallas, Harris Interactive Incorporated, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, ESPN
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FAU's Senior Day -- starting the goodbyes
FAU Sports | Sun-Sentinel BlogsBy my count, FAU will say farewell to 20 seniors Saturday, 13 of them I will call starters, though some have already been lost for the season, like OL John Rizzo and DL Robert St. Claire, but whom contributed greatly...... -
Marlins Stadium Update No. 2012
The Business of Sports | Sun-Sentinel BlogsNo surprise here, but the Marlins are finally publicly acknowledging that a new ballpark won???t be ready in time for the 2011 season. Marlins President David Samson insisted on Tuesday that a 2012 opening is a certainty. ???It???s disappointing,???...Tags: Baseball, David Samson, National Government, Government, Florida Marlins
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Frustrated FIU lets victory slip away against rival FAU
South Florida Sun-SentinelFlorida International put up 50 points, 513 all-purpose yards and a school-record 400 passing yards in Saturday's seventh annual Shula Bowl. It was still not enough to beat rival Florida Atlantic. "We didn't get it done," FIU coach Mario Cristobal said....Tags: Dining and Drinking, Florida Panthers, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Football
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Saban's 'Bama stands in way
The Nick Saban threat level in South Florida is officially upgraded to red. For Gator fans who double as Dolphins fans, the stage is set for a monumental showdown. With Florida whipping Florida State 45-15 and Alabama routing Auburn 36-0 on Saturday,...Tags: Florida Gators, National Football League, Florida State University, Miami Dolphins, Tim Tebow
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FAU keeps Shula trophy
South Florida Sun-SentinelIt took seven years, but the Shula Bowl emerged as a true rivalry game Saturday as Florida Atlantic and Florida International traded punches in a wild affair before the Owls escaped with a 57-50 overtime win. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula...Tags: Miami Dolphins, Don Shula, Howard Schnellenberger, Football
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FAU-FIU capsule
FIU vs. FAU Kickoff: 4 p.m., Dolphin Stadium TV: None. Radio: WFTL (640-AM), WIOD (610-AM) Records: FIU 4-6, 3-3 (Sun Belt); FAU 5-6, 3-3 Line: FAU by 4 Quick slant: This rivalry game is known as the Shula Bowl, and FAU has owned it so far, with a... -
Only six games in, FIU rivalry on boil
South Florida Sun-SentinelAbout 30 minutes after last Saturday's crushing loss to Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic linebacker Frantz Joseph was ready to focus on this week's game. "It's FAU versus FIU in the Shula Bowl, baby. Let's ride," Joseph said, referring to the annual game...Tags: Jonathan Jackson, Booker T. Washington, Miami Dolphins, Don Shula, Howard Schnellenberger
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Theme Park Ranger: New SeaWorld flying coaster will 'horrify'
Orlando SentinelManta, the upcoming "flying" coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, remains on schedule for its summer debut. The rails already in place have changed the look of the park, and all of them are expected to be in place by the end of December, park officials say....Tags: Orlando Science Center, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, Interstate 4, Design and Engineering
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