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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:

Colorado College vs. Denver, Oct. 8, 1943

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00014
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado College on October 8, 1943 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pages 1 and 2 torn out. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed Lon Keller.

Dates: 1943

Colorado vs Denver, 1936 November 26

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00003
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado College on November 26, 1936 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1936 November 26

Denver vs. Iowa State, Sept. 26, 1941, 1941 September 26

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00010
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Iowa State College on September 26, 1941 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1941 September 26

DU University Park Campus, circa 1935

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0025.00003
Abstract

Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken at a bird's-eye view from the southeast. Buildings visible include University of Denver Stadium, Margery Reed Building, University Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, the Iliff School of Theology Mary Reed Building, and Science Hall.

Dates: circa 1935

Fans During a University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00141
Abstract

View of football fans in the stands of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado during a University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football game.

Dates: between 1950-1960

Football at The University of Denver, 1954, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00047
Abstract Triple punched photocopy of 1954 40 page typed University of Denver football publicity pamphlet held together with two brads. Cover illustration colored in with permanent marker. Contains introduction, general information on the University of Denver Stadium and ticket prices, 1954 football schedule, 1953 football results, football history at University of Denver, brief biographies of administrative, coaching and playing personnel, football roster, records and statistics, D.U. opponents,...
Dates: 1954

Football Digest, Colo. Mines vs. Univ. of Denver, Friday September 24, 1943, 1943

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00012
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado School of Mines on September 24, 1943 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Lon Keller''.

Dates: 1943

Football Digest, Colo. State v. University of Denver, Friday, October 9, 1942, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00010
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado State on October 9, 1942 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''OKay''

Dates: 1942

Football Digest, Colorado College vs. Univ. of Denver, Friday, October 13, 1944, 1944

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00017
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado College on Friday, October 13, 1944 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed Lon Keller.

Dates: 1944

Football Digest, Ft. Riley vs. Univ. of Denver, Saturday, October 16, 1943, 1943

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00015
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the Cavalry Replacement Training Center of Fort Riley, Kansas on Saturday, October 16, 1943 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed Lon Keller.

Dates: 1943