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Roof of historic Jim Norick Arena at OKC Fairgrounds imploded - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — It’s time to say goodbye to “The Big House” as the roof of the Jim Norick Arena was imploded on Tuesday. The arena was built in 1965 and hosted rodeo events, concerts, sports and more for decades. Now, it’s the end of an era as the city makes way for the new OG&E Coliseum. The implosion happened around 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, the detonators going off inside the arena. The roof then collapsed, leaving a plume of dust and smoke o…

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Roof of historic Jim Norick Arena at OKC Fairgrounds imploded - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — It’s time to say goodbye to “The Big House” as the roof of the Jim Norick Arena was imploded on Tuesday. The arena was built in 1965 and hosted rodeo events, concerts, sports and more for decades. Now, it’s the end of an era as the city makes way for the new OG&E Coliseum. The implosion happened around 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, the detonators going off inside the arena. The roof then collapsed, leaving a plume of dust and smoke o…

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WSVN broke the news in Miami, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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