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 86 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1960
1960 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team offensive unit in formation prior to snapping the ball with the opposing defense waiting. Quarterback Ramiro Escandon (14) can be seen under center with half back Bill Hammons (23) behind him to his right. Right end John Hayhurst (80) is also visible in the game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) being brought down by multiple opponents as he runs up the middle with the ball. Teammate Danny Loos (31) can be seen in the backfield in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Schneider, between 1944-1945
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Ed Schneider poses in a crouched stance at the DU football stadium.
University of Denver Men's Football Players Sal Cesario and Jack Work, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Sal Cesario (78) practices lead blocking while Jack Work (24) follows behind with the ball in his hand.
University of Denver Men's Football Practice, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (20) runs with the ball as player (21) in the far left and player (54) to the right try to tackle him during a practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver, Pioneer Pigskin Review, Brigham Young vs. Denver, Saturday, November 10, 1956, Univ. of Denver Stadium, 1956
Program for the University of Denver football game against Brigham Young University on Saturday, November 10, 1956 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells.
University of Denver, Pioneer Pigskin Review, Colorado College vs. Denver, Saturday, November 5, 1955, University of Denver Stadium, 1955
Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado College on Saturday, November 5, 1955 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver, Pioneer Pigskin Review, Denver vs. Brigham Young, November 12, 1960, D. U. Stadium, 1960
Program for the University of Denver football game against Brigham Young University on November 12, 1960 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver, Pioneer Pigskin Review, Drake vs. Denver, September 23, 1955, University of Denver Stadium, 1955
Program for the University of Denver football game against Drake University September 23, 1955 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells, 1955 football rules changes. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.