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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:

Baseball: Lutz, 1925-1929

 File
Identifier: B132.02.0001.0027
Abstract

Aaron Lutz excelled at both baseball and football in numerous competitions, starring at catcher for University of Colorado, East High School, and the Denver Bears, earning a brief stint in the Chicago White Sox organization in the early 1930s.

Dates: 1925-1929

Brigham Young vs. Denver, Homecoming Day, University of Denver Stadium, October 27, 1951, 1951 October 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00012
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the Brigham Young University on October 27, 1951 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1951 October 27

Brigham Young vs. Denver, Oct. 10, 1941, 1941 October 10

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00008
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Brigham Young University on October 10, 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 October 10

Brigham Young vs. Denver Univ., 1939 November 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00005
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Brigham Young University on November 4, 1939 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1939 November 4

Cheerleaders Dancing at Football Game

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0012.00005
Abstract

Four female cheerleaders dance on the sidelines at a football game at University of Denver Stadium while a male cheerleader looks on. The cheerleaders are wearing sneakers, knee-length skirts, DU sweaters, and headscarves. Football players standing on the sidelines, piles of snow, and the South High School building are visible in the background.

Dates: 1950-1999

Chester Alter at Homecoming 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0007.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and homecoming queen Barbara Jean Davis standing on the football field at University of Denver Stadium while Clarence Myhre speaks at a microphone and various persons in military uniform stand at attention.

Dates: 1950-1959

Colo. College vs Denver, September 27, 1935, 1935 September 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00005
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on September 27, 1935 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1935 September 27

Colorado A&M vs. Denver, 1952 October 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00006
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado A&M on October 4, 1952 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1952 October 4

Colorado A.&M. vs. Denver U. D.U. Stadium. September 23, 1950, 1950 September 23

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0470.00019
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College from September 23, 1950 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1950 September 23

Colorado A&M vs. Denver, University of Denver Stadium, Official Program October 4th, 1952, 1952 October 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado A&M on October 4, 1952 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1952 October 4