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Astrodome

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Astrodome, 1973

The scene of tennis' Battle of the Sexes.

For their much-hyped "Battle of the Sexes'' tennis match, Bobby Riggs entered the court riding in a rickshaw pulled by women, while Billie Jean King rode a litter carried by men. This was outrageously over-the-top for the time, though by now it would be low-key even for a closer's entrance.

THE WAVE

It's finally settled. We know where the wave first started. In Oakland ... and Seattle.
Doug Williams »

HONORABLE MENTIONS

The Next 10
Best Moments

Not every moment can be in the top 50, of course. Here are the honorable mentions that didn't make the cut. Caple/Dorsey »

VIDEO: HAVE YOU SEEN...?

TEST OF TIME

What are the 10 most historic North American stadiums still in use? Paul Donaldson »

STADIUM 50

A Look Into
The Future

What's the future of stadiums? Food delivered to your seat? Assigned parking? Gambling on every play? Those are just a few. Darren Rovell »