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 529 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Jim Bowen (16) on the ground after missing a tackle as a DU teammate Dean Westgaard (55) attempts to tackle the Colorado College opponent during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dean Westgaard (55) watches a Colorado College opponent as he is tripped up while running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Freshman Football Game, 1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player attempts to tackle an opposing Colorado State player (15) running with the ball as they attempt a stiff-arm during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado, 1957.
University of Denver vs. Drake University Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball (referee in foreground blocks view of player) as an opposing Drake player jumps to deflect the pass during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) and teammate Steve Meuris (82) run towards an opposing Air Force player (19) who catches the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players chase after an opposing Air Force player (11) who runs with the ball towards the middle during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Melvin Johnson (43) and teammate Steve Meuris (82) rush towards an opposing Air Force player (11) who prepares to lateral the ball backwards to a teammate during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) runs down the field with the ball as an opposing Air Force player (49) dives to attempt a tackle during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players rush on defense as an opposing Air Force quarterback (11) fakes a handoff during a play action passing play during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player rushes an opposing Air Force quarterback who has just thrown the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.