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 170 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Player Jack Girtin, 1947
1947 University of Denver Pioneers men's football quarterback Jack Girtin (17) poses in an away uniform with leather helmet for a portrait at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1956-1960
University of Denver Pioneers men's football players pose in play formation as head coach John Roning stands to the side with a whistle during a team practice at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team members, right halfback Tarzan Honor (47) and fullback Dick Gupton (31), pose for a group portrait on the field at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1956-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players in uniform and pads hold rifles while standing on the field in an empty University of Denver (DU) Stadium. From left to right: Don McCall (16), Melvin Johnson (43), Jerry Munda (83), and Danny Loos (31).
University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1956
1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together in a line while in uniform for a group photograph on the field of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium. From left to right: Ernie Pitts (83), Ralph Meyer (76), Bob Huber (62), Bob Garrard (54), Jerry Nawrocki (61), Nick Angele (75), and Joe Strasser (82)
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 Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. In the image a football player punts the ball into the air.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.