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. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) attempts to catch the ball after a pass is thrown by the opposing quarterback as an Air Force player falls to the ground and also attempts to catch the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
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) is unable to catch the ball as he comes close to colliding with an Air Force player on the ground during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
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) is unable to catch the ball as he comes close to colliding with an Air Force player on the ground during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
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 Steve Meuris (82) and teammates rush the opposing Air Force quarterback about to throw a pass 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 Bob Garrard (54) and an unidentified teammate go after an opposing player (38) running with the ball and prepare to make 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, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player lines up to collide with and tackle an opposing Air Force player running with the ball 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, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (24) is tackled by an opposing Air Force player (83) as more opposing players rush to pile on 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 lowers his shoulders to make a tackle on an opposing Air Force player (19) running with 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 player George Colbert (21) collides with an opposing Air Force player (19) running with the ball and sends the Air Force player tumbling in the air 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 hits an opposing Air Force player (94) causing the ball to come out of his hands during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.