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 Player, 1954
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (32) mugs for the camera on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Charley Olson, 1955
1955 University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Charley Olson (71) mugs for the camera at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Schneider, between 1944-1945
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Ed Schneider poses in a crouched stance at the DU football stadium.
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 and Coach, 1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football quarterbacks Bob Wegelin (18) and Jimmy Bowen (16) kneel in warm-up sweat suits to discuss a play with coach John Roning on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
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.