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But in July of 1991, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome hosted a worldwide event that seems to be almost forgotten by now: The International Special Olympics.

The event brought thousands of athletes from around the world, and promised to be a big-name affair as well, as this old Associated Press clip reveals:

In fact, the event started on July 19 and ran until the 27, and Prince kicked off the ope...erformance. (Exactly what the Purple One played is lost to the fog of time – “Diamonds and Pearls” sounds right – but there’s plenty of discussion of it on this chat board.)

Thanks to this blog, there’s a first-person account of a Minnesotan who attended and volunteered for that week:

“There were many high points in those few days, but nothing higher than the closing ceremony at the Minneapolis Metrodome. I was among the sea of folks, participants, coaches and volunteers, who waited for what seemed like hours for the opportunity to walk into the Metrodome to what was a tumultuous welcome. Even as I write, 18 years later, I get teary-eyed remembering that extraordinary evening to honor not only the competitors, but the entire ‘intellectually disabled’ community worldwide.”

EyeHatechu said:

The broadcast only showed Diamonds and Pearls. Baby I'm A Star was shown later on Friday Night Videos. I don't thing Push has ever surfaced.

Lovely pics.

OldFriends4Sale said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I love his colorful clothes.

[Edited 6/27/14 16:21pm]