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 224 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball by an opposing player as teammates watch on the field 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 opponents pile up on top of one another 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 player is tackled by an opposing player near the opposition's twenty-seven 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 watch the outcome of a pile-up, possibly after a fumble, as a referee attempts to clear the pile during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball by two opposing players as the DU quarterback, Jim Bowen (16), lies on the ground during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 1955.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game showing both teams lined up before the snap during a game at DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field. In the image, the band is in formation of the letters: ''DU'' while fans in attendance watch the performance.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, 1950
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field. In the image, the band is in formation of a stick-figure man while fans in attendance watch the performance.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field. In the image, the band is in formation near an endzone while individuals in military uniforms form the outline of a man in the middle of the field.