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 150 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (41) runs across the goalline into the endzone for a touchdown during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (22) runs in the open field towards the endzone as opposing defenders give chase and prepare to make a tackle during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1948-1949
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (26) is tackled at his ankles by an opposing defender while running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1948-1949
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (12) tackles an opposing player as he runs up the middle of the field with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player in colored uniform runs with the ball through a crowd of opposing defenders as a teammate (43) prepares to set a block in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players attempt to tackle an opposing player running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players line up in a field goal defensive position prior to the snap as the opposing team prepares a field goal attempt during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players and the opposing team stand in huddles before making a play during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players tackle an opposing player running with the ball near the forty-five yard line during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players follow an opposing player (35) running a pass route and watch the possible movement of the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.