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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 224 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00148
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs up the middle after being handed off the ball and is wrapped up and tackled by multiple opposing players during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00149
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (15) runs with the ball and is tripped up and tackled by an opposing player as another opposing player (61) jumps over his teammate making the tackle during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00150
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (15) runs with the ball as a teammate blocks and knocks over an opposing player (81) who attempted to tackle the Pioneer player with the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1959

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00021
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1959

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00176
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (43) tackles an opposing player with the ball as the rest of the players on both teams rush to the action during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00177
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00178
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00179
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00180
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00182
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960