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1927: Earlier stadium
The earlier Ute Stadium opened in 1927.
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1972: Rice name
That facility was renamed for Robert Rice in 1972.
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1995: Olympic award
Salt Lake City won the 2002 Winter Olympics bid.
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1997: Reconstruction
Major stadium reconstruction began after the final home game.
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1998: Opening
Rice-Eccles Stadium opened September 12, 1998, against Louisville.
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2002: Olympics
The venue hosted Winter Olympic ceremonies in 2002.
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2004: BCS breakthrough
Utah’s unbeaten 2004 season culminated in a Fiesta Bowl appearance.
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