Updated on February 17, 2021 at 8:06 am NBC Universal, Inc. San Diego's landmark stadium in Mission Valley is disappearing in front of our eyes. For one man, the pieces are a reminder of his past -- of the project he helped bring to life as the stadium's architect. For many San Diegans, the stadium is a link to their past, too. And since it'll soon be nothing more than a memory, many San Diegans who watched games, concerts, and fireworks in the stands are feeling a healthy dose of nostalgia these days. But one San Diegan’s stadium memories go back further than most.