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 288 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Freshman Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player attempts to run through a tackle as an opposing Air Force Academy player wraps his arms around the DU player's legs during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. University of New Mexico Men's Football Game, 1955 October 20
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to avoid a block by an opposing University of New Mexico Lobos defender as he chases a player (42) in possession of the ball on his way to a touchdown. The scoreboard in the background shows no score and a first down with ten yards to go for the opposition in a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 20, 1955.
University of Denver vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton (31) catches the ball near the sideline as two University of Wyoming opponents John Watts and Jerry Tucker close in to make a tackle. DU teammate Larry Ross is visible running upfield to make potential blocks. Teammate Max Willsey (20) is shown on the far left being tackled to the ground in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton scores a touchdown just ahead of University of Wyoming player Jerry Tucker (84) who was unable to catch up and bring Dick Gupton to the ground in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton runs down the sideline with the ball as University of Wyoming players John Watts and Jerry Tucker (84) give chase alongside DU teammate Larry Ross in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player follows the movements of an opposing Utah State Aggies player running with the ball in order to make an attempt at a tackle during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs with the ball as an opposing Utah State Aggies player (88) prepares to tackle the player during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs with the ball and attempts to break a tackle by a Utah State Aggies player as other defenders give chase during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.