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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 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00017
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00036
Abstract

A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00101
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''

Dates: between 1930-1950

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00075
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as teammates Dick Gupton (31) and Joe Strasser (82) prepare to block during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1956

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00077
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch as opposing players pile on top of one another as they go after 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 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00078
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball as an opposing player (85) prepares to go after him during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00079
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (19) attempts to deflect a pass as an opposing player (87) makes a catch during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (64) prepares to attempt a tackle on an opposing player running with the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1958

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to make a tackle on an opposing player running downfield with the ball during a game.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1957-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00083
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player watches as an opposing player catches a pass during a game.

Dates: between 1957-1958