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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 529 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Track and Field Athletes, between 1955-1965

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00024
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field athletes run up the DU Football Stadium steps during a practice.

Dates: between 1955-1965

University of Denver, University of Utah, October 20, 1934, 1934 October 20

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00002
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Utah University on October 10, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 October 20

University of Denver vs. Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00193
Abstract

Contact sheet of 3 120 photographic negatives taken during a University of Denver Pioneers versus Air Force Academy Falcons men's soccer game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, in 1967.

Dates: 1967

University of Denver vs. Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00194
Abstract

Contact sheet made from 11 120 photographic negatives taken at the University of Denver Pioneers vs. Air Force Academy Falcons men's soccer match at Hilltop Stadium in Denver, Colorado in 1967. Three group portraits of the 1967 men's soccer team are also included.

Dates: 1967

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00124
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Charles DeLuca and opposing Colorado College players Ed Ficek (77) and Walt Bennett (83) watch as a referee calls the outcome from the coin toss during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Members of the Air Force Academy are present in the center wearing DU hats.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00125
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Charles DeLuca and opposing Colorado College players Ed Ficek (77) and Walt Bennett (83) watch the coin toss with members of the Air Force Academy and a referee center during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00126
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Tesone (43) about to get hit from the side as he watches teammates tackle an opposing Colorado College player running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00151
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ernie Pitts catches the ball and places his right foot on the grass in the field of play as his body heads towards the sidelines out of bounds during a night game against Colorado College on September 17, 1954 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00160
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Larry Ross (88) is knocked to the ground by a Colorado College opponent as teammate Joe Strasser (82) is seen running towards them during a night game against Colorado College on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00161
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is surrounded and tackled by multiple Colorado College opponents during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17