Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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The Tropicana opened in 1957, and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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