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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Soccer Coach Willy Schaeffler, between 1962-1964

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00195.00002
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer coach Willy Schaeffler stands with a clipboard, whistle, and soccer ball, at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1962-1964

University of Denver Men's Soccer Players and Coach, 1962

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00195
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1962

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Coach John Musick and Team Member John McCarthy, 1954 March 13

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00085
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team member John McCarthy, holding a discus, poses with coach John Musick.

Dates: 1954 March 13

University of Denver vs. Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00194
Abstract

Contact sheet made from 11 120 photographic negatives taken at the University of Denver Pioneers vs. Air Force Academy Falcons men's soccer match at Hilltop Stadium in Denver, Colorado in 1967. Three group portraits of the 1967 men's soccer team are also included.

Dates: 1967