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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].

Scope Note

Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

Biography

Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Biography

Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.

Sources

“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

1962 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1962

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00192.00002
Abstract

The 1962 University of Denver men's soccer team poses for a group portrait at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Leon Blumenthal, Pablo Silva, Sergio Carvacho, Erik Jansen, Bill Tuss, Abdul Gadamsi, Bob Masters, Phil Daughtry, head coach Willy Schaeffler. Front row (l-r): Oyvind Floystad, Kris Moberg, Chris Selbeck, Charles Dean, Maris Laipenieks, Alfonso Verduzco, Bill Seiffert, Bob Maddox.

Dates: 1962

1967 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00194.00002
Abstract

1967 University of Denver men's soccer team poses for a group portrait in the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Dale Irwin, Masao Masuda, Arie DeGroot, Sandy Larkin, Steve Bruland, Joe Marsh, Renato Rider, Kit Collins. Front row: Pete Werbel, Paul Harwood, Randy Garretson, Glen Kahn, Georg Krog, Ramon Gonzales, George Muhlfeld.

Dates: 1967

1969 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1969

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00110
Abstract

1969 University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer team poses for a group portrait in front of the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Coach Willy Schaeffler, Tim Loth, Charles Starbuck, Constantine Gassios, Dale Irwin, Germy Rivera, John Malkut, Ole Wilmann, Kris Kiangsiri, and John Minnella. Front row (left to right): Valdis Berzins, Jean-Claude Roumain, Hakon Bjercke, Elie Mystal, Jorge Boza, and Per Bro. Reproduced in the 1970 Kynewisbok, page 220.

Dates: 1969