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 272 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football offensive players push forward near the goal line as the opposing defense attempt to hold the line. In the foreground a referee runs to check the outcome of the play during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Golf Team, between 1940-1965
Contact sheet from partial roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of the University of Denver Pioneers men's golf team at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Head men's golf coach Murray Armstrong is pictured, far right.
University of Denver Men's Golf Team, 1965
University of Denver Pioneers men's golf team, with coach Murray Armstrong, pose for a group portrait at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pictured are (l-r): Paul Kunkel, David Bassett, Nick Hackstock, Randy Hoidahl, Denny English, Steve Stitt, Gary Longfellow, unidentified, and Murray Armstrong.
University of Denver Men's Intramural Sports Event, 1953 December
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers intramural sports participants compete in a race on the field of the University of Denver Football Stadium.
University of Denver Men's Lacrosse Match, 1970 April 17
A University of Denver Pioneers men's lacrosse player with the ball is triple-teamed by the opposition during a home match in the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1970.
University of Denver Men's Lacrosse Team, 1971 April 20
The University of Denver Pioneers men's lacrosse team poses for a group portrait at the DU stadium on April 4, 1971.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Goalkeeper, between 1962-1964
University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer goalie Maris Laipenieks dives for a ball kicked by a teammate at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Players and Coach, 1962
Contact sheet from 11 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer players and coach Willy Schaeffler at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, in 1962.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Practice, 1962
University of Denver men's soccer player Erik Jansen (40) kicks the ball down the field to teammate Bob Maddox (60) during practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Player Sergio Carvacho (42) is visible in the background.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Coach John Musick and Team Member John McCarthy, 1954 March 13
University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team member John McCarthy, holding a discus, poses with coach John Musick.