University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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 18 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Game and Stadium, between 1945-1960
Copy negative with two images. Top image: University of Denver men's football game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Bottom image: Aerial view of the University of Denver stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Veterans' housing and Quonset huts are visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Football Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as his teammates block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (55) runs with the football as teammates (78) and (82) block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1960
1960 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team offensive unit in formation prior to snapping the ball with the opposing defense waiting. Quarterback Ramiro Escandon (14) can be seen under center with half back Bill Hammons (23) behind him to his right. Right end John Hayhurst (80) is also visible in the game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) being brought down by multiple opponents as he runs up the middle with the ball. Teammate Danny Loos (31) can be seen in the backfield in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball by two opposing players as the DU quarterback, Jim Bowen (16), lies on the ground during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 1955.